Ian Walker, two time Olympic Silver Medallist was invited by the organisors to the regatta to interact with the participants and share his journey to the Olympic podium. In addition, Ian who also skippered the "Green Dragon" the Irish-Chinese entry to the VOR 2008-09 shared some of the unforgettable moments of the ocean race with the participants. [More] [Less]

NDTV Hindu report of the regatta.

NDTV Hindu report on the regatta.

The NDTV report on the Optimist National Championships 2009 held at Chennai during 15 -20 October 2009.

The promotional video of the first India International Regatta 2009 organised by the Yachting Association of India and hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association at Chennai during 01 - 08 November 2009.India International Regatta will be held annually in October - November at Chennai, each year and will bring together competitors and general public a complete Celebration of Sailing.Through the conduct of events, India International Regatta which is part funded by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu aims to : * promote interest in preservation and conservation of our environment and natural resources. * promote sailing as a healthy and enjoyable sport for pleasure and competition for everyone for life. * bring international and interstate sailors to Chennai. * highlight and promote Chennai as the world class sailing destination. * support the development and growth of sailing classes, Yacht Clubs and sailors.India International Regatta will provide the greater Indian sailing community, in particular youth sailors, with a terrific opportunity to learn and develop into future World Champions. By conducting professionally run regattas, bringing together many of the Worlds best sailors, with support programs and coaching, excellent facilities and infrastructure we are helping Indian sailors become even faster, more professional and better experienced to take on the world. [More] [Less]

A visit to some of the locations in this video have been organised for the competitiors, coaches and team managers

This short film in video format provides just a glimpse of KATHAKALI, the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. The role of each of these art forms is very vital in the making of Kathakali what it is, the King of performing arts, particularly theatre. Costumes: The headgear worn by the various characters in Kathakali are excellent specimen of intricate wood carving, an ancient speciality of the region. Even the shiny finishing with trinkets take hours of painstaking labour by expert craftsmen. Most of the ornaments donning each character are made in this fashion too. Make-up: The make-up, called Chutty in the bibliography of Kathakali, is also an art form in itself. The colourful faces are the results of hours of painstaking handiwork by expert artists. Their work is, by no means subordinate to portrait painting. The basic materials used for the make up are very crude items like raw amorphous Sulphur, Indigo, Rice paste, Lime, Coconut oil etc. Music: One of the major distinguishing features of Kathakali is the absence of oral communication. A considerable part of the script is in the form of lyrics, sung by vocalists. The only accompaniments are percussion instruments. Chenda(Drum played with sticks) Maddalam(Drum played with fingers), Chengila(Gong) and Ilathalam(Cymbals). The style of music traditionally accepted is Sopana, where the range is limited to one and half octaves. [More] [Less]

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The NDTV report on the Optimist National Championships 2009 held at Chennai during 15 -20 October 2009.

The promotional video of the first India International Regatta 2009 organised by the Yachting Association of India and hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association at Chennai during 01 - 08 November 2009.India International Regatta will be held annually in October - November at Chennai, each year and will bring together competitors and general public a complete Celebration of Sailing.Through the conduct of events, India International Regatta which is part funded by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu aims to : * promote interest in preservation and conservation of our environment and natural resources. * promote sailing as a healthy and enjoyable sport for pleasure and competition for everyone for life. * bring international and interstate sailors to Chennai. * highlight and promote Chennai as the world class sailing destination. * support the development and growth of sailing classes, Yacht Clubs and sailors.India International Regatta will provide the greater Indian sailing community, in particular youth sailors, with a terrific opportunity to learn and develop into future World Champions. By conducting professionally run regattas, bringing together many of the Worlds best sailors, with support programs and coaching, excellent facilities and infrastructure we are helping Indian sailors become even faster, more professional and better experienced to take on the world. [More] [Less]

NDTV Hindu report of the regatta.

NDTV Hindu report on the regatta.

Ian Walker, two time Olympic Silver Medallist was invited by the organisors to the regatta to interact with the participants and share his journey to the Olympic podium. In addition, Ian who also skippered the "Green Dragon" the Irish-Chinese entry to the VOR 2008-09 shared some of the unforgettable moments of the ocean race with the participants. [More] [Less]

A visit to some of the locations in this video have been organised for the competitiors, coaches and team managers

This short film in video format provides just a glimpse of KATHAKALI, the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. The role of each of these art forms is very vital in the making of Kathakali what it is, the King of performing arts, particularly theatre. Costumes: The headgear worn by the various characters in Kathakali are excellent specimen of intricate wood carving, an ancient speciality of the region. Even the shiny finishing with trinkets take hours of painstaking labour by expert craftsmen. Most of the ornaments donning each character are made in this fashion too. Make-up: The make-up, called Chutty in the bibliography of Kathakali, is also an art form in itself. The colourful faces are the results of hours of painstaking handiwork by expert artists. Their work is, by no means subordinate to portrait painting. The basic materials used for the make up are very crude items like raw amorphous Sulphur, Indigo, Rice paste, Lime, Coconut oil etc. Music: One of the major distinguishing features of Kathakali is the absence of oral communication. A considerable part of the script is in the form of lyrics, sung by vocalists. The only accompaniments are percussion instruments. Chenda(Drum played with sticks) Maddalam(Drum played with fingers), Chengila(Gong) and Ilathalam(Cymbals). The style of music traditionally accepted is Sopana, where the range is limited to one and half octaves. [More] [Less]

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A visit to some of the locations in this video have been organised for the competitiors, coaches and team managers

The NDTV report on the Optimist National Championships 2009 held at Chennai during 15 -20 October 2009.

This short film in video format provides just a glimpse of KATHAKALI, the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. The role of each of these art forms is very vital in the making of Kathakali what it is, the King of performing arts, particularly theatre. Costumes: The headgear worn by the various characters in Kathakali are excellent specimen of intricate wood carving, an ancient speciality of the region. Even the shiny finishing with trinkets take hours of painstaking labour by expert craftsmen. Most of the ornaments donning each character are made in this fashion too. Make-up: The make-up, called Chutty in the bibliography of Kathakali, is also an art form in itself. The colourful faces are the results of hours of painstaking handiwork by expert artists. Their work is, by no means subordinate to portrait painting. The basic materials used for the make up are very crude items like raw amorphous Sulphur, Indigo, Rice paste, Lime, Coconut oil etc. Music: One of the major distinguishing features of Kathakali is the absence of oral communication. A considerable part of the script is in the form of lyrics, sung by vocalists. The only accompaniments are percussion instruments. Chenda(Drum played with sticks) Maddalam(Drum played with fingers), Chengila(Gong) and Ilathalam(Cymbals). The style of music traditionally accepted is Sopana, where the range is limited to one and half octaves. [More] [Less]

The promotional video of the first India International Regatta 2009 organised by the Yachting Association of India and hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association at Chennai during 01 - 08 November 2009.India International Regatta will be held annually in October - November at Chennai, each year and will bring together competitors and general public a complete Celebration of Sailing.Through the conduct of events, India International Regatta which is part funded by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu aims to : * promote interest in preservation and conservation of our environment and natural resources. * promote sailing as a healthy and enjoyable sport for pleasure and competition for everyone for life. * bring international and interstate sailors to Chennai. * highlight and promote Chennai as the world class sailing destination. * support the development and growth of sailing classes, Yacht Clubs and sailors.India International Regatta will provide the greater Indian sailing community, in particular youth sailors, with a terrific opportunity to learn and develop into future World Champions. By conducting professionally run regattas, bringing together many of the Worlds best sailors, with support programs and coaching, excellent facilities and infrastructure we are helping Indian sailors become even faster, more professional and better experienced to take on the world. [More] [Less]

The promotional video of the first India International Regatta 2009 organised by the Yachting Association of India and hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association at Chennai during 01 - 08 November 2009.India International Regatta will be held annually in October - November at Chennai, each year and will bring together competitors and general public a complete Celebration of Sailing.Through the conduct of events, India International Regatta which is part funded by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu aims to : * promote interest in preservation and conservation of our environment and natural resources. * promote sailing as a healthy and enjoyable sport for pleasure and competition for everyone for life. * bring international and interstate sailors to Chennai. * highlight and promote Chennai as the world class sailing destination. * support the development and growth of sailing classes, Yacht Clubs and sailors.India International Regatta will provide the greater Indian sailing community, in particular youth sailors, with a terrific opportunity to learn and develop into future World Champions. By conducting professionally run regattas, bringing together many of the Worlds best sailors, with support programs and coaching, excellent facilities and infrastructure we are helping Indian sailors become even faster, more professional and better experienced to take on the world. [More] [Less]