Chennaiโs urban village fest Sempozhil blends folk art, food, and native cattle displays
To commemorate the first year anniversary of the Jallikattu protests, a festival called Sempulam was held in 2018. It was helmed by Thondaimandalam Foundation โ that works to sustain rural and peri-urban livelihoods in the Thondaimandalam region spanning from Tirupati to Tiruvannamalai โ and Actor Karthiโs Uzhavan Foundation that supports farmer livelihoods. The two-day event brought together farmers who promoted organic farming methods, and the fair showcased native cattle breeds of Tamil Nadu. A cultural performance at a prior edition of the festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Last year, Sempulam was held on a much-larger scale as a three-day…