Date: 8th to 18th Jan 2009
Venue:
St.George Anglo Indian School, (opp to Pachayappan college) Poonamalee High Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai – 30.
Timing:
On working day – 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm; On holidays – 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
Entry Fee: Rs.5/- each (coupon worth for prize on குலுக்கல்!!!)
An amazing festival at Chennai and I never missed this event in the past 5 years. It opens on every year 2nd week of January and will be available for 10 days. Here I must say about “Permanent Book Fair” at Kannimara library premises. In these book fairs, you can avail 10% discount on each book. Apart from flat discount, some publishers offer up to 50% discount. Huge varieties of books, magazines (with subscriptions), and CDs & DVDs on education, games, general knowledge, devotional, etc…..
Reading books is a good habit but visiting the book fair is very equal to read a book. Not only books, you are surprised with many VIPs in and there. You can have a chance to meet many writers and share your thoughts. While I roam, I was able to see Mr. Sivakumar (actor) and his speech. He spoke about book reading, quite impressive. And also, I heard in the announcement that Mr. M.S. Udhayamurthi (a writer) who wrote the book “Ennanggal” has visited the fair. Unfortunately I didn’t get any chance to see him.
The most interesting part of the event is the speeches by many VIP’s on different topics. On 11th Jan (Sunday evening) – Mr. Nellai Kannan (famous Vijay TV program “Tamil Pechu Engal Moochi” judge) has spoken for 2 and half hours on the topic “Tamizhal Vaazhvom”. No chairs to sit, pain in the legs after roamed nearly 4 hours but still can’t move from his speech. It’s really need massive practice and knowledge to speak for more than 2 hours continuously with lot of jokes, poems and current affairs and importantly not out of given track.
The arrangements are incredible, thanks to BAPSI and Mr. Gandhi Kannadhasan (Head of Committee). The food and beverages are yummy and refill our energy to enjoy the festival. You could see the lighting arrangement, it’s really beautiful. Public awareness programs like documentary movies on freedom fighters, national interest, etc. A customized bus (laboratory) is reputed for blood donors.
Root map – It’s quite easy to browse where to find the stall. Click here to see the entire sitemap of this book fair (courtesy bapasi website). I heard reading a human being is more powerful and knowledgeable than reading a book. If you hear VIP’s speech, browsing the books, enquiring about the books, discussion with writers and readers, knowing new trends all together shines us a lot. I definitely say, if you visit this book fair you will feel satisfy all in one single place.
Don’t Miss It!!!
