Circular – BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA 17th Year - Competitions

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

 (17^th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tamizh Tradition & Culture for Children & Youth)

Kindly read the Rules & Regulations of the Event furnished below

Thoroughly & completely and abide by the same.

Those who do not adhere to the Norms of the Event will not be entertained.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned below) is compulsory for all Participants, Parents, Children & Representatives during Registration, Competitions & Prize Distribution Function (VALEDICTION).

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

(Participant, Parents, Children, Representatives, Relatives, Friends, Invitees & Public)

Boys: Only Kurtha, Pyjama (No Fancy Pants, Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt, Dhoti, Shirt)

Girls: Upto 7th Std. – Paavaadai, Chokka. From 8th Std. – Paavaadai, Dhaavani, Saree.

Men: – Kurtha, Pyjama, Dhoti, Pant, Shirt (No Fancy Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)

Women: – Only in Saree. (No Sleeveless Chokka / Blouse for Girls & Women)

Common for all Girls - Hair Style: Single Plait (No lose hair). No Fancy Bindhis.

Pottu – Only in Red Colour / Min. Size: 8mm Round or Thilakam.

Registration at Foundation Premises

New No.5, Old No.3, (First Floor), Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

Registration Details:

Registrations from 1st March to 15th April, 2019.

For Registration - Participant / Parent / Representative - *Must come in person.

(No Online Registration)

Registration on All Days. (Must Call one day in advance & Fix an appointment to come and Register).

Contact No.: 9382698811 / 9791127255

Working Hours: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm. only.

Admission Reserved - Registration at the discretion of the Foundation.

Foundation Dress Code Mandatory during Registration for All Participants, Parents, Representatives.

·         *First time Participant – Child must come in person for the Registration along with the Parent, adhering to the Foundation Dress Code.

·         *Existing Participant – Parent or Representative may alone come in person for the Registration, adhering to the Foundation Dress Code.

Levels categorized as per the Academic Year 2018-2019

Mention the Class Studied during the Academic Year 2018-2019.

CLASS LEVELS

Kids Level: – Pre.KG, LKG.

Other Levels: –

Sub. Junior: – Sec. A – UKG, I Std. & Sec. B – II, III Std.

Junior: – Sec. A – IV, V Std. & Sec. B – VI, VII Std.

Senior: – Sec. A – VIII, IX, X, XI Std. & Sec. B – XII Std. to UG (College).

MINIMUM OF 3 COMPETITIONS (MANDATORY) - A PARTICIPANT MUST REGISTER & TAKE PART IN MINIMUM OF 3 COMPETITIONS (COMPULSORY) & only then He/She is eligible to REGISTER & TAKE PART in the Participatory Segment.

Once Registered for a Competition, it will not be changed / altered / cancelled.

Registration Fee:

Kids Level: – Pre.KG, LKG.

·         A Registration Fee of Rs. 125/- is charged for each Competition & Participatory Segment. (Venue: Foundation Premises & School Premises)

·         Also Rs. 100/- (Mandatory) to be Paid along with the Registration Fee towards 2 Photos, Solo & Group, which would be taken by the Foundation during Prize Distribution Function.

Other Levels: – UKG to UG (College).

·         A Registration Fee of Rs. 250/- each is charged for Bharatanatyam, Keerthanai & Vaadhya Isai Competitions.

Bharatanatyam - On-stage Competition. Venue: Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, AC.

Keerthanai - On-stage Competition. Mike will be provided. Venue: Vivekananda Hall, AC., P.S. Higher Secondary School.

Vaadhya Isai - On-stage Competition. Mike will be provided. Venue: Vivekananda Hall, AC., P.S. Higher Secondary School.

·         A Registration Fee of Rs.125/- each is charged for all Other Competitions & Participatory Segment.

Other Competitions - Venue: Foundation Premises & School Premises.

·         Also Rs. 100/- (Mandatory) to be Paid along with the Registration Fee towards 2 Photos, Solo & Group, which would be taken by the Foundation during Prize Distribution Function.

Common to All Participants (Kids Level & Other Levels):

No Photos / No Videos by Parents & Others.

Photographs will be posted on Our Blog / Facebook. Hard Copy will not be given.

Photography / Videography – Camera / Handycam by the Parents & Rasikas are strictly prohibited inside the Auditorium, during Competitions & Prize Distribution.

Hall Ticket:

Participant must produce the Hall Ticket at the time of Competitions / Participatory Segment & Prize Distribution Function.

If the Participant fails to produce His/Her Hall Ticket during the Competitions / Participatory Segment & Prize Distribution, a Penalty of Rs. 50/- would be charged & a Duplicate Copy will be issued.

                                               

Competition Details

The nature of the Festival is of Two Categories – Competition & Participation. (in Tamizh)

Competition Dates: From 19th to 30th April, 2019.

(Subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Kids Level: (Pre.Kg, LKG) - 9 Competitions.

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Paapaa Bharatham – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only) 

Paavaadai Chokka, Jewelry and Make-up mandatory. Audio system will be provided.

Participant must bring only 1 Song in a Pen drive for the performance.

Bhakthi Paadal – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)

Devotional Light Classical Song of your choice / Must Sing.

Bharatiyar Paadal – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)

Any Song of your choice / Must Sing.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Mangala Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 45mins.

Bring all materials. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts & other Pooja Elements. (Size 2ft X 2ft Box)

Kalimann Sirpam (Clay Modeling) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins.

Bring all materials. Use only China Clay. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Oviyam (Colouring) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring)

Bring all materials. Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an Outline Drawing given by us.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

Paappaa Paattu (Rhymes) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. No Props.

Kadhai Kadhaiyaam (Story Telling) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 2mins. Topic given below.

Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Other Levels: (UKG to College) - 21 Competitions.

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Bharatanatyam – (Reg.Fee-Rs.250/-) Max. 5mins. (Only Tamizh Song) - No Alarippu, Jatiswaram & Varnam.

Authentic Costume, Jewelry and Make-up mandatory. Audio system will be provided.

Participant must bring only 1 Song in a Pen drive for the performance.

Time duration - Minimum 3mins. to Maximum 5mins.

Keerthanai – (Reg.Fee-Rs.250/-) Max. 5mins. Only Tamizh Keerthanai / Any Composer.

(Only 1 song of your choice). No Aalaapanai / No Aaroganam & Avaroganam / No Swarams.

Naattupura Paadal –  (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (Kuravanji, Kummi, Ammanai, Kaavadi Chinndu, Thaalaattu…)

(Only 1 Traditional Tamizh Folk Song of your choice)

Bhakthi Paadal – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)

Devotional Light Classical Song of your choice / Must Sing.

Bharatiyar Paadal – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)

Any Song of your choice / Must Sing.

Thevaaram – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. Only 1 song of your choice.

Thirupugazh – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. Only 1 song of your choice.

Participants must bring their own Sruti Box (with your Name written on it) along with Batteries for All Vocal Music (Singing) Competitions. No Mobile Phones / iPads for playing Sruti.

Vaadhya Isai – (Reg.Fee-Rs.250/-) Max. 5mins. (Any Instrument / 1 Tamizh Song / Devotional Light Classical Song) No Film Song. Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Must not use Default Programmed Beats while playing on Keyboard.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Mangala Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 45mins.

Bring all materials. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts & other Pooja Elements. (Size 2ft X 2ft Box)

Poo Thodutthal (Threading Flowers) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins.

Bring Real Flowers & String. (For Sub.Jr. alone Needle & Thread allowed).

Marudaani Kalai (Mehandi Art) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins.

Must bring their own Mehandi Cone & do it for 1 hand only. Get Partner.

Kaagitha Kalai (Paper Craft) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins.

Bring all materials. Use Colour Papers / Charts. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Kalimann Sirpam (Clay Modeling) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 45mins.

Bring all materials. Use only China Clay. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Oviyam (Painting) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 1Hr. Topic given below.

Bring all materials. Chart alone will be provided by us. Chart Size A4 = 21cm x 29.7cm.

Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.

Kaivinai Porul (Craft Work) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 1Hr.

Bring all materials. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

Kaiyezhuthu Potti (Hand Writing) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 30mins.

Content & Ruled Paper will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Ball Pen, Pen etc.

Sub. Junior – Sec.A – 4 line Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil etc.

Sub. Junior – Sec.B / Junior – Sec.A&B / Senior – Sec.A&B – Single Ruled Paper.

Katturai Potti (Essay Writing) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 1Hr. Topic given below.

Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Petchu Potti (Oratory) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

Sol Vilayaatu (Word Puzzle) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 15mins. Topic given below.

Content & Paper will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

10 Fill in the Blanks & 5 Match the Following to be completed & the early bird with Maximum correct Answers Wins.

Kadhai Kadhaiyaam (Story Telling) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.     

Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 2mins. Topic given below.

Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Common Theme:– *“Madras Nalla Madras".

For the Competitions – Oviyam, Katturai Potti, Petchu Potti, Sol Vilayaatu, Kadhai Kadhaiyaam, Maaruvedam.

*Key - (Madras - Past, Present & Future, Pertaining to All Aspects: History & Tradition, Art & Culture, People & Personalities, Heritage & Monuments, Historical Places & Tourist Spots, Life Style & Sceneries, Food & Recreation, Spirituality & Religion and other Aspects...)

Participatory Segment - Kids Level / Other Levels

 

Tamizh Maalai – Solo – (Reg.Fee-Rs.125/-) Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins.

(Kids & Other Levels) - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Tamizh. 

Important Instructions

·         Competition Dates: 19th to 30th April, 2019. (Subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

·         Competition Tentative Days & Time given below.

·         Participant must produce the Receipt cum Hall Ticket at the time of Competitions.

·         Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & Rasikas. (Except Bharatanatyam, Keerthanai, Vaadhya Isai, Maaruvedam & Tamizh Maalai).

·         Reporting Time is 30mins. before each session and must be strictly adhered to. Participants coming Late even after the given grace time of 30mins., from the commencement of the session, will not be eligible for the 1^st  / 2^nd / 3^rd Level Prizes.

·         Participants must stay till the end of each session until the Results are announced & the Results will not be informed over phone.

·         Judge's decision is final and irrevocable; shall not be challenged in any forum.

·         *TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned below) is compulsory for all Participants, Parents, Children & Representatives during Registration, Competitions & Prize Distribution Function (VALEDICTION).

Prizes for Kids Level /  Other Levels

Certificates & Medals for Participants, Certificates & Prizes for the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd & Consolation Prize Winners.

Special Prizes for Kids Level / Other Levels - (Conditions apply*)

Talent Prize / Proficiency Prize / Multi Talent Prize / Outstanding Prize 

Eligibility:- A Participant must Enroll & Participate in the Minimum Number of Competitions mentioned below in the respective Category for Winning the Special  Prize, without Absenting themselves.

Certificate & Memento for Special Prize Winners.

·         A Special Prize Winner must pay Rs. 100/- (Mandatory) towards 2 Photos, Solo & Group, which would be taken by the Foundation during Special Prize Distribution Function.

Kids Level:-

Talent Prize – Enroll & Participate in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Proficiency Prize – Enroll & Participate in All 9 Competitions & Win in 6 Competitions –

(Min. of 3 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & 3 Consolation Prizes from Any of the 3 Categories).

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll & Participate in All 9 Min. 9 Competitions & Win in Min. 6 Competitions –

(Min. of 2 Prizes from each Category within First 3 Prize levels).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll & Participate in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Other Levels:-

Talent Prize – Enroll & Participate in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Proficiency Prize – Enroll & Participate in Min. 12 Competitions from All 3 Categories &
Win in Min. 9 Competitions –

(Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & Min. 3 Consolation Prizes from Any of the 3 Categories).

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll & Participate in Min. 9 Competitions with Min. 3 under each Category & Win in Min. 6 Competitions –

(Min. of 2 Prizes from each Category within First 3 Prize levels).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll & Participate in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

“Rolling Trophy”

Group Performance for Dance / Music Institution

A Gold-Coated Rolling Trophy* “PORTTRAMARAI” in the name of “Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan”, is awarded to Any Institution with above 100 Registrations combined in all 3 Categories viz. Performing Arts / Fine Arts / Academic Arts.

Dance / Music Institution which bags the “Rolling Trophy” shall be given an opportunity for Group Performance in any one of Our Programmes (A Free Platform).

Conditions apply*

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Golden Opportunity for DANCE & MUSIC PARTICIPANTS

(Solo - Junior & Senior Levels)

1) To Perform in “KALA POSHAKAM”* (A Free Platform)

2) To Compete for “TITLE & AWARD”*

Criteria:

1) To Perform in “KALA POSHAKAM”:-

A Participant (Bharatanatyam & Keerthanai) must have Participated in minimum of 6 Competitions & must have Won in both “Margazhi Bala Utsavam” 2019 & in “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2019 Competitions to get an opportunity for Solo Performance in Our Monthly Concert “Kala Poshakam” (A Free Platform to showcase your Talent).  

*Conditions apply.

2) To Compete for “TITLE & AWARD”:-

The Winners of Dance & Music (all relevant) Competitions of “Margazhi Bala Utsavam” & “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha” (a minimum of 2 consecutive years) & who have showcased Solo Performance in “Kala Poshakam”, “Bala Vidhwan Bavani” & “Mottamaadi Nilaa Cutchery” Programmes are alone eligible to Compete for a “Title & Award”.

*Conditions apply.        

Competition - Tentative Days & Time given below

19th to 30th April, 2019.

(Date / Time / Venue are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

All Week Days (Monday to Friday) - Evening - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

 19th - Good Friday, Saturdays & Sundays - Full Day - 9.30am to 7.30pm

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Competitions' Final Schedule - Date / Time / Venue & Roll Number

will be posted on Our Blog on Thursday, 18th April, 2019.

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Prize Distribution Function in the Month of June, 2019.

Venue / Date / Time / Schedule / Instructions

will be posted on Our Blog on 1^st June, 2019.

The Children who participate in the 17^th Year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2019

are alone eligible to receive their Participation Certificate / Medals / Prizes.

During the Prize Distribution, only the Participant must come in person to receive it on Stage.

Parents / Representatives cannot receive it.

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Foundation Links

Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in / Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

For Clarifications Call - 9382698811 / 9791127255.

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