Monday, January 3, 2011

Pongal 2011

Bharathi Association is planning their Grand gala Annual event Pongal - the harvest Festival in style. The whole day lively event with cheer and joy will be held on friday the 14th January at the Indian club from morning to night.

Pongal is the cultural and heritage celebration of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Today, Pongal has become a vibrant festival with a global presence celebrated with much amusement by Tamilians all around the world.

"This year the Harvest festival will be celebrated with the same vigour and enthusiasm as in homeland with plenty of added entertainment"

Kolam decorations, Adventurous Sports and Games activities, will be in the morning session starting from 10:30 AM.

At noon, Traditional Pongal Feast will be served to members, guests, well-wishers, and special invitees. Those who are interested to join the feast can procure their coupons from association members. (contact Numbers given below)

Evening session starts at 6:30 PM with an inspiring dialogue delivered by Literary Scholar and Art film director Bharathi Krishnakumar on the subject "Thamizhukku Amuthendru Pair" to underscore the depth and uniqueness of the Tamil language. The topic is drawn from the Tagline from the verse of the famous Tamil poet Bharathidasan, an aspirant devotee of the Mahakavi Bharathi.

The highlight of the evening session is a stage show entitled "Nagariga Komali" - theatrical presentation with social satire performed by "Makkal TV" fame Poobalan cultural troupe who have conducted thousands of stage programmes in nook and corner of the state and as many TV shows. The artistes will perform the act with songs in popular tunes supported by traditional musical instruments 'Melam' and 'Harmonium'. The first of its performance in Bahrain will not only be witty and humorous but guaranteed to enlighten and evoke food for thought.

Entry for the evening programme is free. Due to limited available seats preference will be given on first come first basis.

For further information contact : 39404100, 39628773, 39873488 & 39447151

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