Chennai:
A host of events will mark the annual Madras Week celebrations coinciding with the founding of Chennai, formerly known by the erstwhile British-era name, on August 22.
"This year, the hotels of the city will, once again, be enthusiastic participants. Some will be venues for talks while others will host art and photographic exhibitions besides organising food festivals with Madras cuisine as their theme. Art galleries have also taken to this event in a big way," a release from the organisers said.
A range of activties including quiz for school students, elocution and debates and heritage walks will be held as part of the celebrations which have been extended to suburban parts like Tambaram and Nanganallur, it said.