Art in the fish bazaar: Urur Kuppam Vizha enters fourth year

Chennai | Wednesday | 7th February, 2018

Summary:

The next in the series of “Do-you-know?” events announcing the Urur Olcott Kuppam Vizha, an annual art festival, is about to take off. More than the usual buzz greets the early morning shoppers at the fish market in Urur Olcott Kuppam, Besant Nagar, on Sunday. Getting to know one another dispels misconceptions and promotes harmony.”Argues fisherman and vizha volunteer Saravanan, “There’s a wrong impression that our fish market is dirty, smelly, and filled with flies. “Call it the theatrical side of parkour, the raw jumps have been orchestrated into refined body-language.”Stories of a different kind are told at the table with the Urur model. Besant Nagar and the Elliot’s beach are written about, but not the kuppam with its long history and rich tradition!.