Chennai Trade Fair 2020

Every January I make it a point to visit the annual Tourism and Trade Fair (இந்திய சுற்றுலா தொழிற் பொருட்காட்சி, சென்னை) that happens in Island Grounds, Chennai. Roaming through the shops and the stalls reminds me of the simpler times from my childhood when I used to hold my father’s hand and go there. It used to be fascinating just to see the variety of ‘cheap’ toys available there and intrigued by the displays in the Government department stalls. Now, the world has changed, everything is available on the Internet. My son doesn’t want to join me, he feels it is boring, but I still go there!

Venkatarangan at the 46th year of annual Chennai Trade Fair

Rows of shops selling all kinds of home needs and artificial jewelry

Most of the items are priced at Rs.20, 30 or Rs.50 (less than a US Dollar)

Try your luck - Play to win! — Try your luck – Play to win!

Fun Mirror House, Fish Show and 3D Cinemas

Who wants to get scared? Not the younger kids, who have seen the best on their smartphones. — Who wants to get scared? Not the younger kids, who have seen the best on their smartphones

Rajasthan Pickles - are you hot enough to try them? — Rajasthan Pickles – are you hot enough to try them?

Night view across River Cooum of the rides like the Giant wheel

Open air theatre - அண்ணா கலையரங்கம் — Open air theatre – அண்ணா கலையரங்கம்

Various Government Departments - Tamil Nadu State HR & CE Board (தமிழ்நாடு இந்து சமய அறநிலையத் துறை) and others — Various Government Departments – Tamil Nadu State HR & CE Board (தமிழ்நாடு இந்து சமய அறநிலையத் துறை) and others

Tamil Nadu State Consumer Protection & Amudam Super Market

The car parking is charged Rs.100 and entry for an adult is Rs.35.

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