Chennai Sangamam 2011 Posted by Raj , Monday, January 17, 2011 at 4:49 AM, in

Chennai Sangamam is India's biggest city festival. A combination of folk-music, art, dance, food reflecting the culture of Tamilnadu performed by over 2600 performers! across the city that culminates in the final day.
The event is centered around Pongal, the festival of harvest.

The lead event is conceptualized and also organized by Tamil Maiyam, a pre-eminent non-profit trust in Chennai. The Department of Tourism and Culture of the Government of Tamil Nadu are the major patrons.





Idea of Chennai Sangamam - Where it Started

The idea of Chennai Sangamam started over an informal discussion between Fr.Jegath Gaspar Raj (Founder of Tamil Maiyam)& Member of Parliament Kanimozhi back in September 2006.

What they did not realise then, was the resounding resonance, the idea would have among the people of Chennai.

And hence, came the event of Chennai Sangamam. 

Chennai Sangamam Events in 2011

Chennai Sangamam  2011 is scheduled between January 12 - January 17 2011.
Day 1 January 12 2011 Events Locations:

• Nageshwararao Park, Mylapore, Chennai.
• Independence Day Park, Nungambakkam
• Thandai Periyar Play Ground, Valasaravakkam, Chennai.

Day 2 January 13 2011 Events:

• Natesan Park, T.Nagar, Chennai.
• Thiru-Vi-Ka Park, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
• WIMCO Nagar Football Ground, Thiruvottriyur, Chennai.

Day 3 January 14 2011 Events Location:

• Bouganvilla Park, Anna Nagar, Chennai.
• Corporation Ground, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
• Lady Wellington School, Marina Drive, Chennai.

Day 4 January 15 2011 Events Locations:

• Sivan Park, KK Nagar, Chennai.
• Anna Park, Royapuram, Chennai.
• Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai.

Day 5 January 16 2011 Events Locations:

• Ashok Nagar Park, Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
• Cantonment Board School, Pallavaram, Chennai.

Day 6 January 17 2011 Events:

• Corporation School Play Ground, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, Perambur, Chennai.
• Palkalai Nagar Ground, ECR, Palavakkam, Chennai.