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MESSAGE FROM DR. NIGIL HAROON, PRESIDENT AKMG AKMG is proud to launch the HELPING HANDS program during our Kerala Piravi Celebrations on Oct 31, 2021. COVID has impacted us in many ways and the traditional performance arts scene has been on of the hardest hit. It is our responsibility to make sure that our rich traditional art forms are not left behind as we live our lives in the fast lane. Let us come together and support our rich heritage and culture. Let this also be a reminder to preserve our environment for our children. The natural calamities that are hitting us repeatedly in increasing frequency are nothing but a reflection of our behaviour and how we have treated this place we call home. We sincerely thank our well wishers who will join us on the occasion of Kerala Piravi. Zoom link was sent out by email to AKMG members. If you are interested in joining and do not have the link please contact the entertainment committee chair of AKMG Dr. Susan Thomas, MD, FAAFP. Susan Th...

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Hello everyone, Our Kerala Piravi celebration is round the corner and no time would be greater than now to unravel the hidden creative energy within you. Please follow the guidelines outlined below and submit your video entries through gmail to akmgkakmg@gmail.com on or before October 29, 2021. Top entries in four categories (solo male, solo female, family or couple) will be played online during our Kerala Piravi Zoom event on October 31, 2021. Winners will also be awarded special prizes during the gala night of AKMG Toronto to be held in August 2022. Audio and visuals should be based on recordings or sound bites from Malayalam movies, movie songs or skit. A maximum of four participants are allowed for group performances. Maximum video duration shoud be three minutes. Videos are to be recorded preferably in landscape mode with good lighting and sound quality. Entry is restricted to AKMG members and families. Evaluation will be based on acting skills, theme and originality. Use o...