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Naaz Ghani ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Pazhaverkadu, a township built along the mouth of the Kosasthalaiyar river and the Pulicat lake, set the history-drenched background to the finalé of the month-long Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha on Sunday. Heritage tourNot far from the Pazhaverkadu fish market lay the Dutch cemetery bearing witness to the sombre Dutch architecture, with domed structures built over the graves of the first Dutch officials who had colonised the town. Culturally rootedThe festivities by the Pazhaverkadu fish market kick-started with the Chennai Kalai group who had the audience clapping to the beat of their parais, with local Silambam artistes showcasing the ancient art of stick fighting. But the performances by the children of Pazhaverkadu were the highlight of the evening, as they danced to a song written and sung on stage by Kale Shah, ex-commisoner of Pazhaverkadu. A showcase of traditional artsThe festivities by the Pazhaverkadu fish market kick-started with the Chennai Kalai group who had the audience clapping to the beat of their parais, with local Silambam artists showcasing the ancient art of stick fighting..