LARGEST GATHERING OF PARTICIPANTS PERFORMED TRADITIONAL TAMILNADU ARTS TO RAISE ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

Aasan. Kalaivalarmani R. VENGATESH, ILAYA VEERA THAMILAR SILAMBATTA SANGAM (Reg. No. 48/2021), Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India, Organized a Massive World Record attempt to raise Anti- drug awareness among young people. On 09 February 2025, at S.M.H. Higher Secondary School ground, Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai district, a remarkable 205 participants ( Aged 3 to 60 ) from various parts of Tamil Nadu gathered to perform traditional Tamil Nadu arts, including Silambam, Bharatham, Yoga, Parai Isai Aatam, Samiyattam, Giramiya Nadanam and Poikal Kuthirai, non-stop for 2 hours. This event promoted a vital message of Anti- drug awareness, preserved cultural heritage, and showcased young Tamilnadu artists' talents.