Yuva Fest 2011 - the cultural fiesta of Ernakulam District

A view of the hall

The Yuva fest, Prahibha 2011 held on 20th February at Gramajasamooham showcased a perfect blend of Bhava-Raga-thala & Laya. Symbolizing the dance of a peacock on seeing roaring clouds, the youngsters from different upasabhas of Ernakulam district spread their feathers with music and dance. It was an eve organized by the Ernakulam District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha in association with Ernakulam City Unit and Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham to give away the prizes for the winners in various District level competitions and merit awards instituted by State Committee.

T. S. Radhakrishnaji lighting the Nilavilakku. (From left to right) N. R. Parameswaran, S. N. Swami, Dr. V. Ramalingam, P. Ananthasubramaniam, M. Vanchiswaran, P. Veeraraghavan, T. K. Narayanaswami, V. Krishnaswami, R. Ramakrishnan

V. Krishnaswami delivering presidential address

The inaugural meeting was presided by V. Krishnaswami, District President. T. S. Radhakrishnaji, eminent musician and music director inaugurated the Yuva fest by lighting up the Nilavilakku. Script writer S. N. Swami was the Chief Guest of the day. In his presidential address, V. Krishnaswami said that the programme jointly organized by Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee, Ernakulam City Unit, Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham and Youth Wing gives immense pleasure. V. Ramalingam (State President), P. S. Raman (State Vice President and Central Zone President), P. Ananthasubramaniam (State General Secretary), K. G. V. Pathy (State Treasurer), N. R. Parameswaran (Central Zone Secretary), D. Harinath (State Co-ordinator, Yuvajana Vibhagam), K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam), E. V. Lakshmi (District Presidet, Yuvajana Vibhagam, Ernakulam), Adv. A. K. Seshadri (President, Gramajana Samooham), P. Veeraraghavan (State Committee Member), T. K. Narayanaswami (Secretary, Gramajana Samooham) and Kala Narayanaswami (Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam, Ernakulam City Unit) were present on the occasion. M. Vanchiswaran (General Convener of Yuva fest and Secretary, Ernakulam City Unit) welcomed the gathering and R. Ramakrishnan (District Secretary and President of Ernakulam City Unit) proposed vote of thanks.

M. Vanchiswaran addresing the gathering in his welcome address

The performances started with an ashtapadi rendered in traditional style by Krishnan of Parur. Then it was Rahul Laxman, the ‘Idea Star Singer’ fame from Edappalli with a beautiful semi-classical song. The talents from various Upasabhas came out with professional performances in Film Songs, Classical Music, Karagattam, Kolattam, Skits, Fashion Show, Cinematic Dances and Acrobatic Dance. The show was directed in such a way that the prizes were given away after each performance, just like a Film Award Nite. Equipped with 8000 Watts sound system and modern lighting techniques, the show really stood in its class.

A view of Prizes arranged for distribution

T. S. Radhakrishnaji honoured by Dr. P. S. Raman. (From left to right) M. Vanchiswaran, S. N. Swami, N. R. Parameswaran, Dr. V. Ramalingam, E. V. Lakshmi, Adv. A. K. Seshadri, D. Harinath

Adv. A. K. Seshadri presenting memento to T. S. Radhakrishnaji

P. Ananthasubramaniam honouring S. N. Swami

Adv. A. K. Seshadri presenting memento to S. N. Swami

Nearly 200 prize winners (Cultural Competitions held at Perumbavoor, District level Vipra Vismayam held at FACT Udyogamandal Campus, State Merit Award for students who scored more that 90% in SSLC/CBSE/ICSE exams, State Merit Award for students who scored more than 90% in Sanskrit) received prizes from the dignitaries and each one were presented a memento and a Certificate. A memento was presented to all who performed in the eve.

After the dinner, the 5 hour programme came to an end at 10.00 p. m. spreading the message of integrity and harmony among the community members.