Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email THE Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) is holding the 30th anniversary of the two-day Thirumurai festival at Batu Caves on Sept 8 to enhance the growth of the ancient old verses in Malaysia.
The festival includes a Thirumulai Lifestyle Concert themed Thirumurai…..Challenges of The Ear, presented by 60 artistes on Sept 8 and the Thirumurai National Competition the next day.
The aim of the festival is to change the mindset of the people about Thirumurai, to infuse Thirumurai into their lifestyle, to bring new ideas into the Thirumurai while retaining its originality and form and to attract youngsters to appreciate, learn and incorporate values of the Thirumurai into their daily lives.
MHS president Datuk V.T. Lingam said the Thirumurai verses were recited by great saints of Tamil Nadu, India, who are responsible for creating them.
“Over the years we have celebrated this festival. A total of 160,000 youths and children have taken part and recited the verses. We are happy to continue this tradition of bringing this ancient verses to the new generation,”
“We have lined up many cultural performances and the highlight of the festival will be the Thirumurai Teachers' Parade, where 27 people will be dressed as the 27 Thirumurai authors of the verses,” he said.
MHS national chairman (arts & culture), Dr. M. Bala said the festival continues to feed the cultural and art scene.
“This verses have been around for 1,500 years and they have retained their style, essence, rhythm and tune. We want the next generation to know how they can use these verses in their daily lives and how they can infuse them into their daily activities.”
“We are expecting about 800 to 2,000 people and we are also providing shelter and food for them. There will also be a cultural exhibition about our organisation.”
The festival will feature the Thirumurai Nadaswaram, vocal recital, dance performances, instrumental presentations, drama and lifestyle forum.
The festival will be held at Batu Caves Hall from 7pm to 10pm and admission is free.
MHS also seeks support and sponsorship for the growth of Thirumurai. For more information on the festival and to contribute, please contact Dr Bala at 019-212 7003 or Aravinthan at 016-612 0587.
