Made of Chennai Season 3 of The Hindu culminates with fun-filled festival

The Hindu’s Made of Chennai Season 3, a 40-day city-wide celebration of Chennai’s birthday, was set to culminate with two marquee events that promise to be the highlight of this year’s festivities. Themed Kondaatam (Celebrations), the campaign has paid tribute to the city’s vibrancy, heritage, and resilience through a series of unique experiences — from archival photo exhibitions at The Hindu office, public music performances, and Moonlight Cinema screenings at Marina Beach, to curated heritage and photo walks.

As the celebration enters its final leg, citizens can look forward to: Made of Chennai Run (held on September 7): A spirited 5K and 10K run beginning at Napier Bridge and ending at Island Grounds, designed to combine fitness with the joy of city pride; Made of Chennai Food & Music Festival (September 13–14 at YMCA Grounds, Nandanam): A mega two-day festival celebrating Chennai’s flavours and sounds with artists, performances, cuisines, and immersive community experiences.