Summary:
As the city turns 380 onAugust 22, City Express brings you a plethora of events happening over the coming week, across the city as part of the Madras Day celebration. From memorials of late chief ministers M Karunanidhi, MG Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa to statues of personalities including Thiruvalluvar, Avvaiyar, Kannagi and Subramania Bharati — Marina houses everything. Also, the lighthouse in Marina is a ‘star’ to every wandering fisherman.Urban Design Collective will be organising a tour through the Marina Beach on August 17. George Town chroniclesThe Chennai which grew southwards has its history in north Madras. Madras Naturalists’ Society will be organising a walk in the backwaters on August 18, 6.30 am at the bridge in OMR-ECR link road..