𝘚𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 "𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘦 𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴" 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦
Chennai, February 2025 – Sreeleathers, a leading name in leather footwear and accessories, hosted a vibrant ceremony to honour the winners of its “Online Selfie Kolam Contest” at its Purasaiwakkam store in Chennai,today. The event was graced by Mrs. Meera Nagarajan, MD & CEO of Kalyanamalai, as the Chief Guest, and presided over by Mr. Sushanto Dey and Ms. Pujarini Dey, Partners of Sreeleathers, who presented prizes and gifts to the winners and participants.
The competition, aimed at promoting pride in Tamil culture and arts, was held during the auspicious month of Margazhi, from 15th December 2024 to 20th January 2025. Participants were invited to share their creative selfie Kolam photos via a dedicated WhatsApp number. There was an overwhelming response from the public after being held for the first time in 2020. The contest garnered an overwhelming response, with over 2000 entries from across Tamil Nadu.
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The top 50 entries were recognized by Mrs Poornima Ganesan and rewarded with special kitchen necessity gifts during the grand prize function. The event celebrated the artistic talent and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu, reflecting Sreeleathers' commitment to fostering community engagement and cultural preservation.
Mrs. Meera Nagarajan, MD & CEO, Kalyanamalai, shared her thoughts on the occasion, stating, "It is heartening to see initiatives like the Selfie Kolam Contest that celebrate our rich cultural heritage. Sreeleathers has done a commendable job in bringing people together through art and creativity. This event not only honours tradition but also inspires the younger generation to take pride in our cultural roots."
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sushanto Dey said, “Every year this event gets more special for us. This overwhelming response and participations make us realise that our state still follows the tradition and also pass it to the next generation”. Mrs Pujarini Dey, Partner, Sreeleathers said, “While taking care of the household, family and outside work, the women of our state are the real members that instil culture. It is a small token of appreciation for holding the society together. We are proud to be associated and appreciate the chance given to us”.
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