Madras Day 2023: From food walks to bike rides, here are 5 events to celebrate this special day
1) Heritage walks: Heritage walks are one of the most important part of celebrations of Madras Day, allowing the participants to visit the historical landmarks, colonial-era buildings and cultural hotspots in the historical city. According to a report by The Hindu, a heritage walk by architect Tirupurasundari Sevvel will be held today at 5 pm.
Historians and scholar conduct lectures and seminars at various places in Chennai on the occasion of Madras Day in order to give insights into the city's rich history and heritage. The Hindu report notes that a talk will be held Treasures at the Madras Museum by Chithra Madhav at the Press Institute of India today.
Another talk by Arun Vasu on ‘A Social Transformation via Surfing’ will be held at Whites Rd, Royapettah at 6 pm. According to a report by themadras.in, a bike ride between Thiruvanmiyur and Muttukadi will be held between 5:30 am and 7:30 am on August 27 at Pro Bikers, Old Mahabalipuram Road.
The event is being organized by Cycling Yogis. A food walk offering many different cuisines found in Chennai will be held on August 27 by Madras Inherited and Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) between 4 pm to 6pm, as per themadras.in.
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