The Madras Day is celebrated on 22nd August, in commemoration of the broadly agreed date (in 1639) for the sale of the village Chennapattinam to the East India Company. The idea of a Madras Day was first suggested by Chennai-based journalist Vincent D’Souza to historian S. Muthiah during a meeting of the trustees of the Chennai Heritage foundation in 2004. Since then, Madras Day celebrations have been held every year.
To celebrate the Madras Day at KCG College of Technology, Off-stage events – Poster making (Namma Chennai ChanceaIllai – Madras Vs Chennai), Poem writing (Beauty of Bay of Bengal in Chennai), Blog writing (MadrasilOruNaal), Video making (Nostalgic Madras Moments) and One minute Thirukkural recitation (maximum number of 25kurals were recited in 1 minute) contests were held for the students. Students participated in all the events with high enthusiasm. That showed the belongingness and the attachment towards the place where they live – Madras!!!
The Madras Day 2021 was celebrated on 22nd August between 11.00 am – 12.15 pm via Zoom the Online platform.
The program started with a Prayer Song followed by Welcome Address by Dr P. DeivaSundari, the Principal.
Thiru SivasankarBabu, Consulting Partner, Techno Bankers, the Chief Guest for the day delivered a Speech on the topic, “Engineering at Chennai”.
On-stage event – Talk Show (SorgamaeEndrallumAdhuNammaOoruPolaVarumaa) Parents Vs Students was moderated by Dr Amrutha, Assoc. Prof. (S&H) and the participation by the students and parents were amazing.
The prize winners for the events conducted were announced. Cash prize and e-certificates were distributed to the winners of the first 3 places.
The program came to an end with Vote of Thanks byMs D. Revathy, Student Counsellor.
Madras Nalla Madras!!!