Library memberships are open for all 18 years and above. The papery scent of freshlyprinted books hangs heavy in the air, waiting for readers young and old to bask in, at the chennai book fair. Chennai book fair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. On 6th june 1844, george williams, together with ten christian young men, established the ymca. Chennai book fair 2020, ymca nandanam book fair timing, ymca book fair dates, venue address. This blog will express views on indian stock market, wit, chennai, travel, reflections, current affairs, music, movies and photography. The 42nd edition of the chennai book fair, organised by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi, will be held from january 4 to 20 on the ymca grounds in nandanam.
While i was thinking that the number of hours people spend on reading books have diminished, chennai book fair challenged my thinking. January 10 to 22 at the ymca college of physical education, nandanam. Chennai book fair 2020 january 921, 2020 one of the biggest. At the book fair madras heritage and carnatic music. It is ideally located, close to the egmore and central railway stations, bus bays, the airport, consulates, hospitals and major shopping malls. The 37th chennai book fair is organised will be held from january 10 to 22 at the ymca college of physical education, nandanam.
Chennai book fair from jan 9 with keeladi, thirukkural as highlight. Over lakh people visit book fair in chennai times of india. I read from the newspapers that chennai book fair had record collections, this year. There are around 700 stalls with plenty of options to choose. Since 2009, the fair has been held at moma ps1 in long island city, queens. The man from madras musings never misses it and this year too made it there and returned home laden with books, much to the consternation of his good lady, also known as she who must be obeyed. Chennai book festival going on at ymca grounds, royapettah. Today, it has expanded to become a six day event and after having taken over and finally outgrown the entire carondelet ymca, the book fair was moved to the kennedy recreation center in south st. It is a twoweek long book fair that happens during the pongal season. There is a visible increase in the number of khakiclad personnel visiting the fair this. In 2016, following the 2015 south indian floods, for the first time, the book fair was rescheduled to be held in may.
Chennai book fair, chennai book fair 2015 date and time, chennai book fair 2015 stall list, chennai book fair books, chennai book fair venue. Curtains were drawn for the day long book fair at ymca in nandanam on tuesday. The fair was, as it ought to be, filled with people, books and earnest discussions. The 36th chennai book fair was hosted at the ymca education college. If you are visiting the book fair at ymca in nandanam, then dont miss this alternate fair. Join us at the 43rd chennai book fair from 9 to 21 january 2020. The fair typically lasts for about two weeks during the new yearpongal season. The international guest house at the ywca of madras is an oasis of peace and serenity in bustling chennai. In 2016, following the 2015 south indian floods, for the first. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association.
The ymca grounds in the city where the 37th annual book fair is being held, received more than 22,000 footfalls till about 6 pm on sunday. The chennai book fair 2016, the annual book fair held in nandanam ymca grounds during pongalsankaranthi, will not be held in january. Chennai book fair 2019 ymca grounds, nandanam dates. Also, book tickets for the venues where these events are happening near you in. The 43rd chennai book fair fair will be held from january 9, 2020 to january 21, 2020 at the ymca grounds in nandanam, between 3 pm and 9 pm on weekdays and 11 am and 9 pm on weekends. Daily, our ymca community development, washington university in st. Drawing competitions and speech competitions for school and college students will be held. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our. The chennai book fair is an annual book fair being organized in chennai by booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi.
Ymca nandanam in chennai events, tickets, activities and. Chennai book fair 2020 january 921, 2020 one of the. Chennai book fair, tamil nadu is a major indian book event organised by booksellers and publishers association of south india which exhibits innumerable books and comprises several contests. Chennai book fair 2020 bapasi paradise for book lovers. Being an oldest ngo network, found in 1890, ymcamadras loves to nurture life in various ways as we believe, it is the best gift bestowed upon human beings. Explore chennai book fair profile at times of india for photos, videos. For last 3 to 4 years i see lot of religious propaganda is going on during the chennai book fair with the aim of conversion, i feel it is happening with the blessings of bapasi or. Last sunday, we went to chennai book fair 2015 which is my first book fair visit in chennai. The chennai book fair 2015, organised by booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi, was inaugurated at the ymca grounds, nandanam, on friday. According to sources, the 38th edition of the exhibition is scheduled to be held from 9 january to 21 january at the ymca physical education college ground in nandanam. The fair is usually held between the last week of december and the third week of january. Parking facility is good even in sunday rush hours with nominal charge of rs 10. The annual chennai book fair organised by the book sellers and publishers association of south india bapasi, is back, with the dates of the event being announced.
The 38th chennai book fair will be held for days from 9 21 january and will have 750 stalls and 350 publishers at the ymca college of physical education, nandanam. Proceeds from the book fair support the ys cause of strengthening communities. It has a beautiful facade and a not so beautiful interior, but there are plans for renovation. Many months of gathering and then categorizing thousands of books by hundreds of volunteers goes into to each ymca bookfair. Along with the chennai music season, the chennai book fair is amongst the most interesting events of the year.
The 43rd chennai book fair on ymca grounds in nandanam will go on for days, from january 9 to 21, the booksellers and publishers. It is hard to fathom that it is a thursday afternoon, with. Exhibition at ymca royapettah book fair 202021 job. Cops day out at chennai book fair chennai news times. The booksellers and publishers association of south india. I visited chennai book fair on 15th i saw lot religious propaganda was taking place in the book fair. See 49 photos and 5 tips from 433 visitors to ymca, nandanam.
The chennai pongal book festival 2016 is being held at the ymca grounds. Chennai was the entrance of christianity to india, and no other than the apostle thomas. We can sketch around the ground and inside the fair. Crowds swell at chennai book fair deccan chronicle. Proceeds from the fair benefit y community literacy programs. I am jack of all trades and trying to become master of. Emotions are reflected through some film lyrics which get posted regularly. At chennai book fair on the footpath, old books find new readers.
Imagine a life full of suffering, depression, anxiety, mood swings, unhealthy habits, shallow intellects. Held each fall, the ny art book fair is the worlds largest book fair for artists books and related publications. And this time, apart from buying books, you can even donate them. Daily the y touches 300 individuals children, virginia tech student volunteers, gardeners, health seekers, open university students, shoppers and artisans. The 43rd chennai book fair fair will be held from january 9, 2020 to january 21, 2020 at the ymca grounds in nandanam, between 3 pm and. The book sellers and publishers association of south india bapasi has been organizing the chennai book fair ever since it was started in the year 1976. The ymca book fair attracts more than 5,000 people each year, and this years event will feature 750,000 books, plus a family day with author appearances, food trucks and family activities. The 43rd chennai book fair on ymca grounds in nandanam will go on for days, from january 9 to 21, the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi said on friday. I learned that on an average, a seller makes 20% of his yearly sale at the chennai book fair. Police personnel are flocking to the ongoing book fair at ymca in nandanam during break hours. Check the list of best upcoming events and activities happening today, tomorrow and this weekend in chennai.
The fair will be held at the greensfelder recreation complex in queeny park. The chennai book fair starts today and goes on till 22nd january. The 38th chennai book fair will be held for days from 9 21 january and will have 750 stalls and 350 publishers at the ymca college of. Chennai book fair 2020 bapasi paradise for book lovers ymca. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. Innumerable major book publishers and sellers enjoy active participation in the chennai book fair. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in the. The 39th edition of chennai book fair was not conducted in january 2016 due to the flood happened in dec 2015. Chennai book fair 2016 will be held from june 1 destination.
During 2009, there existed 600 stalls in the chennai book fair. Showing results 14 for exhibition at ymca royapettah book fair jobs in chennai. This is the oldest ymca building in india, the famous headquarter of madras ymca in chennai. Top upcoming events in chennai near you bookmyshow.
Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. Explore delhi book fair profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of delhi book fair. It is an experience to see rows and rows of stalls selling just books, all under one roof. Our object is the improvement of the spiritual condition of the young men engaged in houses of business, by the formation of bible classes, family and social prayer meetings, mutual improvement societies, or any other spiritual agency. Find our books at the chennai book fair pratham books. Our annual ymca book fair is the largest single fundraising event for the gateway region ymca. After chennais own pongal book fair extravaganza, here is yet another event that will delight book lovers in the city.
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