Thursday 12 March 2015

Circular - BCKV 13th Year




Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

 (13th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tamizh Tradition & Culture for Children & Youth)

Kindly read the Rules & Regulations of the Event furnished below
carefully & thoroughly 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 & *Rasikas during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution Function.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

(Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas - Guests / Invitees / Relatives / Friends / Public)
Boys: Only Kurtha, Pyjama (No Fancy Pants, Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)
Girls: upto 13 years – Paavaadai, Chokka. 14 years & above – Paavaadai, Chokka, 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)
Phone Nos. 9382698811 / 9381038385.

Registrations from 15th March to 20th April, 2015. (No Online / Representative / Group / Bulk Registrations)
Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Call & Come – Mobile No.: 9382698811)
Parents & Participants must come in person, strictly adhering to *Traditional Attire  (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution Function.

A PARTICIPANT MUST TAKE PART IN MINIMUM OF 2 COMPETITIONS (COMPULSORY).

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Competition & Participatory Event, Plus Rs. 50/- towards 1 Photo - Mandatory for each Participant taken by the Foundation during Prize Distribution Function. Photograph 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.

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

Competition Dates: 25th April to 2nd May, 2015. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: Sunday, 28thJune, 2015.

Levels

(Mention the Class Studied during the Academic Year
2014 – 2015 Only)

Kids Section: – Pre.KG, LKG.

All 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 Std. & Sec. B – XI to UG.

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

Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions.
*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Naattupura Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil…)
(Only Traditional Tamizh Folk Dances & Songs) 
For the Dance Competition, Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance. Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video DVD / VCD not allowed.
Audio system will be provided. Dance Costume and Make-up mandatory.
Bhakthi Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Tamizh Song only)
Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)
Poo Kolam – Max. 30mins. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Real Flowers, Leaves. No Props.
(Size 1ft X 1ft Box) Bring all materials.
Malar Kuvalai (Flower Vase) – Max. 30mins. Bring Vase (any size/shape/material) & Real Flowers,
Leaves, Twigs. Only 1 Flower Vase to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.
Oviyam – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an
Outline Drawing given by us.
Paappaa Paattu (Tamizh Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.
Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below.
Maaruvedam Fancy Dress (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below. Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels– 18 Competitions.
*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-
Bharatanatyam – Max. 3mins. (Only Tamizh Song)
Naattupura Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil…)
(Only Traditional Tamizh Folk Dances & Songs) 
For both the Dance Competitions, Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance. Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video DVD / VCD not allowed.
Audio system will be provided. Dance Costume, Salangai and Make-up mandatory.
Keerthanai – Max. 3mins. Only Tamizh Keerthanai / Any Composer. Only 1 song of your choice.
Naattupura Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Kuravanji, Kummi, Ammanai, Kaavadi Chinndu, Thaalaattu…)
(Only 1 song of your choice)
Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)
Thevaaram – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)
Thirupugazh – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)
Participants must bring their own Sruti Box with Batteries for all Vocal Music Competitions.
Vaadhya Isai – Max. 3mins. (Any Instrument / Only 1 Tamizh Song / Devotional  / Patriotic) Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-
Poo Kolam (Flower Kolam)Max. 1Hr. Use Chalk-piece for outline & fill with Real Flowers, Leaves.
No Props. (Size 2ft X 2ft Box) Bring all materials.
Malar Kuvalai (Flower Vase) – Max. 45mins. Bring Vase (any size / shape / material), Real Flower,
Leaves, Twigs. Only 1 Flower Vase to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.
Kaai Kani Sirpam (Vegetable & Fruit Carving) – Max. 1Hr. Bring Vegetables, Fruits and
other relevant materials. Minimum 1 item in each must be made within the given time.
No pre-fabricated materials allowed.
Oviyam – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic given below. Chart alone will be provided by us.
(Chart Size 11” x 14”). Bring all other Materials.
Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.
Kaivinai Porul – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic given below. Bring all materials.
Only 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-
Kaiyezhuthu Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 30mins. Content & Ruled Paper will be provided.
Sub. Junior – Sec.A – 4 line Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil.
Sub. Junior – Sec.B / Junior / Senior – Pen & Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Katturai Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 1Hr. Topic given below. Min. 250 words.
Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Petchu Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.
Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.
Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below. Props allowed, No Backdrops.


Common Topic:– “Moovendhargal” (Historical, Archaeological, Geographical, Political, Social, Economic, Religious, Cultural, Literary, Scientific Aspects etc.) for the Competitions – Oviyam, Kaivinai Porul, Katturai Potti, Petchu Potti, Kadhaiyum Karuthum, Maaruvedam.


 Participatory Event
Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas
 
Tamizh Maalai – Max. 3mins. (Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - an exposure to either talk / recite / sing / enact in Tamizh). 

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

Special Prizes

Kids Section:-
Talent Prize – Enroll in 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.
Proficiency Prize – Enroll in All 9 Competitions & Win in All 9 Competitions. (Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & 3 Consolation Prizes will be considered for this segment).

All Levels:-
Talent Prize – Enroll in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.
Multi Talent Prize – Enroll in Min. 9 Competitions with Min. 3 under each Category &
Win in Min. 3 Competitions. (Min. 1 from each Category within First 3 Prize levels).
Proficiency Prize – Enroll 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 Prize will be considered for this segment). (Conditions apply*)
Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

A Gold-Coated Rolling Trophy* “PORTTRAMARAI” in the name of “Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan”, is awarded to the institution for large participation. (above 100 Registrations). Conditions apply*

Event Dates & Venues
(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates - 25th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, April, 2015. (Evenings)
Time: – 5.30pm to 7.00pm  Venue: 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).
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Sunday 26th April & Friday 1st May, 2015. (Full Day)
Time: – 10.00am to 6.00pm  Venue: Centenary Hall
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
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Saturday 2nd May (Evening)
Time: – 4.00pm to 7.00pm  Venue: Vivekananda Hall (AC)
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
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Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers
will be posted on Our Blog on Thursday, 23rd April, 2015.
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Prize Distribution Function on Sunday, 28th June, 2015. (Evening) 
TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium, P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises, Mylapore.

Prize Distribution Schedule
will be posted on our Blog on Sunday, 21st June, 2015.

The Children who participate in the 13th Year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2015
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.
*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) is compulsory 
for all Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas during Prize Distribution.

Foundation Links
Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

We seek your co-operation & support in this regard.