On the Republic Day of 2011, we had planned the customary flag hoisting in the morning and 2 audio visual presentations in the evening. A lot of little children came up to us the evening before and told us that they were ready for an impromptu cultural programme the next day. Hence, we rigged up the ancient microphone set that Goodwill Apts happens to possess.
We assembled the next morning only half an hour before the event commenced. This was clearly not enough for all the preparation that lay ahead. The faulty mic system had our hands full at one end, and at the other was a group of people wrestling with the national flag, attempting to hoist it up in a presentable fashion.
The half an hour delay that ensued was a bitter lesson. Also, the unplanned nature of the event had us ruing on its account. Nevertheless, the programme was liked well enough and kindly received.
Dr Ramakanth's speech was delightfully planned, with many colourful photographs and facts to hold our attention rapt. He also spliced it with many anecdotes constructed in ways to appeal to people of all generations. He stressed on the importance of preserving our ecological balance.
Muthusubramanian presented the second part, which was intended to raise awareness regarding the need for waste management. It included insightful videos highlighting this need and an official letter drafted by the BBMP which made it mandatory for all apartments to initiate waste segregation, as long back as 2008. He had also brought his Daily Dump Kambha downstairs. The end of this programme saw many interested people huddling around him to see what the Kambha was all about.
The evening's show fittingly concluded our revival. We should probably have shortened the presentations a little more, as it stretched a little too late for all the people who attended to sit thorough.
Poster design credits: Nikki Ashok.
Poster design credits: Nikki Ashok.
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