Aimbootham Vizha – a celebration of Five elements of Nature.
From Sangam to Bharathi, Tamil literature has always celebrated the five elements of nature. Ancient Tamils were well aware that human life owed its very existence to the five elements. These elements were the fundamentals of traditional medicine across the world, according to the medical literature of any civilization.
Tamil literature boasts of a very keen understanding of the five elements of nature. How does the Tamil society today respond to these elements? How do the changes in the modern world impact on these elements?
Aimbootham Vizha – a celebration of the five elements organized by Poovulagin Nanbargal – is aimed at reliving the glory of the Tamil history even while taking a relook at the various contemporary issues confronting the Tamils.well-known critics and writers will be there - to speak, discuss, share and brainstorm.
As ever, this celebration of Tamil antiquity will also incorporate musical and food festivals. Besides, the event will host book stalls and a photo exhibition. Cultural performances by tribal communities from various parts of Tamil Nadu will be a highlight.
As many as 20 books on contemporary environmental issues will be released on the occasion. A gala dinner based on minor millets has also been organised as part of the day-long event.
Like the earlier events Ainthinai Vizha and Muneer Vizhavu, Aimbootham too will be a landmark event in Tamil environment calendar. The success of Aimbootham will not be the success of an individual or of an organisation. It will be the victory of the entire Tamil society. Resigtration fee for the event is Rs. 250.
Venue: Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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