Participants performing in a skit during Mardi Gras (1983).

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In the photograph, a skit can be seen in progress during Mardi Gras ’83, possibly at Central Lecture Theatre.

Year by year, Mardi Gras was held on a bigger scale. The Mardi Gras Debate was soon sponsored by ‘The Hindu.’ Apart from the Debate, the Mardi Gras Quiz was also regarded as one of the finest in the country. Several other events were conducted such as music events, music quiz, Informal events, skit, fine arts and games such as ‘Treasure Hunt’ and ‘Tintoretto’.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras -1983

Photograph ID:

001/0415/0018

Album ID:

0415

Event:

Mardi Gras

Date:

26 to 30 January 1983

Photographer:

N S Vinodh. After completing an early education in Bangalore, N. S. Vinodh obtained his B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. Being the secretary of the Photography Club at IIT Madras during his third year, he was an avid photography enthusiast. He then went on to complete his MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and later spent his career holding senior positions in the field of corporate real estate with leading multinational financial services companies. He continued to pursue his hobby of photography, integrating it with his love of travel and wildlife.

Place:

Central Lecture Theatre