ExpertDabbler

New Year in Chennai has always been grand, next only to Deepavali.
What’s more its religion free.

Usually half of Chennai converge on the Marina late night Dec 31.
And they come alive at the stroke of 12.
Its “Happy New Year” Here, there and everywhere…

Last Year I was at a beach resort in ECR.
The previous year I was at the Marina with my Pinnacle mates.
Though I have always been one of the few “alcohol free” types I have enjoyed these outings for sure.

This year, it’s just New Year. No celebrations. The Marina is closed. Almost all the star hotels have cancelled the party I was told. No resort in the ECR has escaped the Dec 26 onslaught.

I think Film Director Cheran put it beautifully when he said
“You don’t celebrate for at least 6 months when you lose your near and dear ones in your family”.

I think that conveyed the mood of the Chennai vasi.

Personally, 2004 was great for me. I bought a house when I had hardly given it a serious thought. Joined a good company. Even got away from a few potential embarrassing and damaging situations.

But Dec 26 will linger in my memory for ever.

Let peace, prosperity and positive energy be with each
one of you and the whole world in the year 2005.

Vazhga Vaiyagam.
Vazhga Valamudan.

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