The audience at the Open Air Theatre at Mardi Gras ‘83

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

In the photograph, Prof. N. V. C. Swamy (Department of Applied Mechanics) who was appointed as the Director of IIT Madras from 1990 to 1995, can be seen seated among the audience in the front row.

Events such as professional classical music performances, dance performances (both classical and folk), Indian classical music competition and Indian light music competition that took place each year at Mardi Gras, highlighted the Indian culture. In 1987, Mardi Gras started featuring classical dance as a competitive event. In the same year, Mardi Gras additionally added dimensions to the cultural festival which included a two-day festival of Folk Arts (such as Terrukoothu, Yakshagana and Kavadi).

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras 1983

Photograph ID:

001/0416/0027

Album ID:

0416

Date:

26 to 30 January 1983

Event:

Mardi Gras

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:

Open Air Theatre