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ANOTHER ONE WEEK COIMBATORE WILL DO NOTHING BUT TAMIL CONFERENCE.

Posted on: 23/Jun/2010 3:31:55 AM
Every thing is ready now to get set for the launch of the World Classical Tamil Conference-2010, Coimbatore on 23rd .The greatness of Tamil will be showcased on wheels. Close to 2,000 dancers in groups of 50 each are expected to perform 40 dance forms.

Scenes from Sanagam Classics will be on floats, which will reflect Tamil culture in the pageantry being organised to be a part of the inauguration of the great event on 23rd.

Pageants are taken out for various reasons in countries abroad, in India there are only those rare occasions of Republic Day and Independence Day when people in the country`s capital and State capitals get to witness them.

The opening day of the World Classical Tamil Conference will give an opportunity for the people of Coimbatore to witness 40 tableaux termed Iniavai Naarpathu based on the tradition, culture, and hospitality of Tamils. They will start at VOC Park and move on Avinashi road  to the conference venue at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex , which is immediately after Peelamedu.

The eye-catching tableaux have been designed based on 40 themes. It will begin with the auspicious Mangala Isai` and end with a tableau carrying the most modern laser beam device that can throw up colourful creations in the air.

There will be tableaux on themes like Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithel, Paalai, grameeya manam, grameeya nadanam, historical characters like Purananootru Thaai, Manuneethi Cholan, Manimekalai, Kannaki, Porkai Pandian, stories/anecdotes from literary works, and the theme of the conference Pirappokum Ella Uyirukkum, besides various others.

The design and execution of the pageant are being done under the supervision of art directors like Trotsky Maruthu, Thota Tharani, and Rajeevan, besides others like T.Muthuraj and J.P.Krishna.

Explaining the inception of the Iniavai Naarpathu, Mr. Maruthu says: Initially 120 to 140 themes were put forth. From them, Chief Minister Karunanidhi selected 40 themes. The conception and design took one-and-a half months. The execution will also take the same time. There are nearly 1,000 people working on the project.