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Ancient Tamil Weapons & Arts Revived by Students
15 Aug
Summary
- Over 100 students displayed traditional Tamil martial arts equipment.
- Chakrabanam, a rope and ball tool, enhanced Silambam skills.
- Event aimed to reconnect people with their rich cultural heritage.
A vibrant students-artists confluence in Chennai, organized by TAHDCO and the Greater Chennai Corporation, celebrated Tamil Nadu's rich cultural heritage. Over 100 students from Government Model Schools and 38 other model schools statewide presented traditional music instruments and martial arts equipment.
The event featured unique items such as the 'Chakrabanam,' a rope and ball tool that visually resembles a circular flower when spun. This tool is crucial for enhancing Silambam practitioners' speed, coordination, and precision, reflecting sophisticated training methods of ancient Tamils.
Other displayed artifacts included the 'Vana Saatai' (whip), 'Maduvu' (deer antler defensive weapon), 'Gadhayudham' (mace), and close-combat blades like 'urumi' and 'karul vaal'. TAHDCO's managing director emphasized the event's goal of reconnecting the populace with its history, particularly through student engagement.
Attendees had opportunities to participate in hands-on workshops by artists like Padma Shri Velu Aasan. Public sessions included puppetry, silambam, and parai aatam, alongside musical performances and a play about transgender lives.
