The 13th edition of Coimbatore Vizha is all set to kick-start on Jan 2nd, 2021 and go all the way to the 10th with a series of well-planned inclusive events, that has one important agenda to them – Celebrate Hope.
The Vizha will be totally virtual this time, to ensure no one’s safety is compromised. Close to 100 events have been arranged by the organizers with the support from sponsors. The majority of the events are all free to participate and experience.
The Inaugural
During the Vizha’s announcement, event-chair Jayaprashanth told reporters that inaugural is on Jan 2nd 12 p.m., and it will commence with the showering of flowers over ESI and CMCH Hospitals via helicopter as a display of gratitude to the health-care personnel who are the COVID-Warriors that protected lives during the severe stage of pandemic.
The inaugural will be held in the presence of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister S.P.Velumani and Health Minister Dr.C.Vijayabaskar. The Ministers will address the COVID-warriors.
The events are exquisitely thought and planned that they offer something valuable for everyone. If you want to indulge in painting, doodle, arts, dirty your hands with home gardening, show your wit in quiz and debates, exhibit your culinary skills and know the history of Coimbatore among other things, just visit www.coimbatorevizha.com and explore the variety of events that are present in the Vizha.
Special things to watch out for:
The organizers took lot of efforts to know how well the rural side of Covai is getting virtually connected. It was found that in many homes with two children, there are no individual smartphones for the individuals to learn from home. Now through the Vizha’s ‘Gift a Device’ initiative, you can donate the gadgets that you don’t use at the pick-up spots set by the organizers in different part of Covai, and give the less-fortunate kids a great opportunity to learn without any hindrance.
Another event is Pitch Fest. It is a platform where start-ups and innovations from Covai can attract investors and raise funds. It will be held between Jan 8-9, 2021.
Women entrepreneurship Summit is another important program that comes in this year’s edition. The summit focuses and encourages more ‘womenpreneurs’ to take up leading roles, responsibilities and running businesses. It will be a half-day summit, where experts and achievers will address. (To know more about it visit the vizha’s official site)
Giving preference to agriculture, the organizers have scheduled an event where experts from Tamil Nadu Agriculture will virtually speak about organic farming, vertical farming, new avenues in agricultural entrepreneurship, etc.
The launch of the book titled ‘Birds of Coimbatore’ on Jan 8, will definitely be a treat for the bibliophiles, as it will feature so many unique things about the type of bird in this rich, bio-diverse part of the country. The GPS Co-ordinates to 40 birding sports around Covai will be given in the book, QR codes to know more about the myriad birds we see, and much more are all there in the book.
When there is food for brain, there must be food for the belly. Of course, there is plenty of space to show your skills in cooking, and also indulge in delicacies around Covai. There will be a virtual food fest taking place during the vizha. A dozen restaurants in the city will offer new and special menu during the Vizha while some of them will offer special discounts too. Food bloggers’ contribution will also be in this.
Some of the smaller and famous restaurants that have not reached the newbies’ eyes will be highlighted in blogs.
It is all about Hope
Aishwarya Arjun, Past Chair of Covai Vizha stated “this 13th edition of the Vizha aims to set a tone of hope, resilience and looking ahead at 2021 with gratitude. The main focus will be to give back to the city and the society by conducting events that address people from all walks of life, while ensuring their impact is felt and seen long after the vizha is over”, she added.
She conveyed that the Monuments of the city like Clock Tower, PSG Bridge and much more will be lit during the period. She invited Coimbatoreans to light up diyas to share the sign of hope and new beginning of 2021.