The year-long 15th anniversary celebrations of the Malayali Cultural Society (MCS), Chikkali concluded with a grand function at St. Andrews High School Auditorium, Chinchwad, Pune. The programme was presided over by MCS President T. V. Mahesh Kumar.
Malayalam film actor Kailas attended the event as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the closing ceremony. PCMC corporators Kushagra Kadam and Anuradha Gorkhe were present as special guests.
Several community leaders and representatives from Malayali organisations participated in the programme. Cultural highlights included a fusion orchestra by Nedumkunnam Gokuldas and team, a comedy show by Prakash Pattambi, and a Mohiniyattam performance by students of M.C.S Dance Academy and Neelambari Dance Academy.
As part of the celebrations, MCS Directory and Souvenir were released during the function. Winners of various competitions were awarded cash prizes sponsored by Fine Tech Enterprises and trophies presented by MCS.
In the tug-of-war competition, Malayali Cultural Society Chikkali secured first place, while Chinchwad Malayali Samajam and Nigadi Malayali Samajam won second and third places respectively.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by General Secretary C. P. Chandukutty, while Bindu Jayachandran, Ashna Nair and Arya Mahesh Kumar compered the stage programmes.