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articles by cetians |
The art of Athapoo |
CETA Atthapoo flower arrangements in U.A.E is mostly linked to Onam celebrations conducted by AKCAF,KERA and recently CETA itself. |
Apart from our experience during college days our expertise in this field is very minimal, hence during nineties our role in AKCAF competition used to be limited to mere participation. |
At that time our Association unlike today, was not that organized and it was often difficult to arrange a team for this item. |
Krishnakumar 1986 civil |
The AKCAF competitions in which most of the college alumni's participate is a major event in the programme calendar of the city itself. Every year the competition is |
getting bigger and more competitive. Competing with more than 35 other colleges and |
being in the medal table 4 times in the last 5 years is really satisfying. We came first in first ever athapoo competitions held by KERA. |
Consistent effort and useful contributions for the last 7 years came from mainly from the following alumini members /spouse like Deepu,Henry Joseph, Unnikrishnan , Mini, Anandalekshmi, Sheefa, Rajamony, Ganga & Sandhya. There were lot of others also who helped us in different years. |
Difficulties in obtaining the flowers of particular colour shade and also the skill level of the team (as most of the experienced team members may not be available during competition due to summer/Onam vacation) were minor impediments. |
This event gives a good experience for children to witness and also to help their parents in cutting/peeling fresh flowers etc. It cultivates artistic instincts in children. We have experienced that children of alumini members Giving valuable suggestions as well as helping us in drawing designs. Mainly this event creates a teamwork and camaraderie among our members |
With lot of talented young architects from our members showing more interest in this event, we believe that the future of CETA in this event is bright. Last few years we concentrated on designs with curves and in color contrasts, which was subsequently |
copied by many other colleges recently. We therefore without deviating from our strengths plan to bring a 3D effect to our designs. Hope our young architects will help us in achieving this |