Christmas carol contests go online, ensure festival cheer
The Hindu
TIRUCHIAs the rain and fears of a new pandemic keep people indoors, Christian community organisations are bringing festive cheer with a digital twist in the run-up to Christmas this year with online c
TIRUCHI
As the rain and fears of a new pandemic keep people indoors, Christian community organisations are bringing festive cheer with a digital twist in the run-up to Christmas this year with online carol singing contests that showcase amateur musical talent from across the country and even abroad.
“Our main aim is to give a platform to singers from a rural background, because they are rarely represented,” said Fr. Suresh Kumar, who is in charge of Sigaram Media DCMSSS, a social service organisation that runs a digital recording studio in Edamalaipatti Pudur, Tiruchi.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.