We bet many of you didn't know that Madras, or Chennai, has a tradition of weeklong celebrations to mark its founding day that falls on August 22, 1639. Or that the historic city has a Buckingham Canal? These fascinating insights will be discussed, as part of a host of engaging sessions in a packed itinerary, as the entire programme moves online due to the pandemic. The itinerary includes exhibitions on household heritage, talks about rich Dravidian culture, its colonial connection, quizzes and contests about its origins, storytelling sessions centred on the city for children, panel discussions on its diverse communities, and photo walks and virtual tours of lesser-seen sides to the city.

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