GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

Eagerly Waiting to Break Record

Waiting to Break Record

Sanj Busy with Helping the Team Leaders

FROM MEDIA

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/557106-coca-cola-mideast-eyes-new-guinness-world-record-

MARKETING CAMPAIGN: Coca Cola will also run the Open Happiness campaign.

Over 1,000 enthusiasts will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record (Arabic version) for the highest number of people simultaneously opening a Coke bottle in Dubai, on Friday.

The beverage manufacturer announced in a media release on Thursday that Dubai Creek Park will serve as the venue on 29 May to witness this unprecedented endeavour by residents and visitors alike.

The adjudicator from Guinness will present and grant prize winning as well as participation certificates from Coca-Cola.

Antoine Tayyar, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Middle East, said: “We are proud to attempt this Guinness World Record which comes as part of our drive to inspire positivity, optimism and happiness.”

In addition to the Guinness World Record attempt, the company will also run the Open Happiness campaign that includes a range of integrated marketing and communication ideas in key regions to deliver grandeur to the message and drive positive word of mouth.

Media Coverage

The Event was organized by Coco Cola, which registration started

around 3:30 PM in creek

Justin and Babu With Certificates

Justin and Babu With Certificate

Just Before Count Down

Jury Member from Guinness Book of World Records

Jury Member from Guinness Book of World Records

Count Down Starts

Babu Ready for the Record

Babu and Justin

Babu and Binoy with Certificate

Almost Ready to Break

All Ready with coke Bottles and Openers

Cheers

All Ready to Break the Record

All Ready to Break the Record

We Three

All Ready to Break the Record

We Three Holding the Certificates

Myself with Certificates

Hurray We are in Guinness Book of World Record

Hurray We are in Guinness Book of World Record

Hurray We are in Guinness Book of World Record

Crazy 4

Crazy 4

We got 2 big Jackfruits (Chakkas) last day, which took Air India Express flight to Dubai from Calicut and safely landed in Terminal 2….

Jabbi was behind this.

Cool, the Jackfruit smell is still there……. !!!

Chengaloor Association UAE ANNUAL MEET 2009 as Appeared

in Malayala Manorama daily UAE edition

Mr. Sani Joseph delivering the Financial Scenario Speech

On the Chairs Mr. Varghese Antony (Patron CAU), Mr. Denny George

(Vice President CAU), Mr. Babu Joy Perekadan(President CAU)

Members attending the Meet 2009

Members attending the Meet 2009

Mr. Sani Joseph delivering the Financial Scenario Speech

Members attending the Meet 2009

Share Certificates Issued for Members

Members attending the CAU Annual Meet  2009

Members attending the CAU Annual Meet  2009

Mr. Babu Joy Perekadan(President CAU

Raffle Draw Prizes Waiting for the Winner, Mega Prize 29″ LCD TV

Attending the Meeting CAU

Members attending the Meet 2009

Mr. Relipse Paul, Joint Treasurer actively co-ordinating with members.

CAU Annual Meet 2009

Mr. Varghese Antony (Patron CAU) Delivering the Speech

Dance Masti by Paly Boys Team

Musical Programme

Musical Programme

Musical Programme

Musical Programme

CAU Anual Meet 2009

Dance Masti by Play Boys Team

We are enjoying the Party…………

Musical Programme

Musical Programme

Musical Programme

Dance Masti by Paly Boys Team

Dance Masti by Paly Boys Team

Raffle Draw Mega Prize  29″ LCD TV  won by Sani Joseph.

Raffle Draw Mega Prize  29″ LCD TV  won by Sani Joseph.

Speech by Christ College, Irinjalakuda School Pricipal

Speech by Christ College, Irinjalakuda School Pricipal

Dance Masti by Play Boys Team

Good Friday Programs 2009

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) started on February 15, 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalise retail trade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has since been promoted as a tourist attraction. This yearly month long event is usually scheduled during the first quarter of the year, attracting about 3 million people to Dubai.^[1]

During Dubai Shopping Festival, shops offer deep discounts on their merchandise, daily car raffles are drawn, and fireworks light Dubai’s night sky. Tourists from all around the world are lured not only for Dubai’s tax free shopping, but also for all of the events that take place during the festival. In 2005, the festival was cancelled due to the death of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai also hosts Dubai Summer Surprises.

Pendants at Display – Dubai Shopping Festival 2009

Lord Ganesha in different styles

LORD BUDHA

Lord Ganesha

Lord Buddha

Lord Buddha

Lots of Bells

Lord Budha

Rajish with the Special Hat

Shells with special design.

Odissi Dancers at Shopping Festival

Dubai is sometimes called the ‘city of gold’.^[2]. The city of gold concept was coined during one of the Dubai Shopping Festival awareness campaigns, In 1996, Dubai invited everyone from all around the world to a global annual festival which came to be named as the milestone “Dubai Shopping Festival” or DSF, they came up with the novel idea of a global village, a shopping village was conceived with all nations participating with their wares and styles in their traditional or cultural ways, the immigrant ex pat population and the fly in visitors rejoiced in the celebration that took place and the promise was given that from then on every year Dubai will host a festival for people from all around the world. The years that followed brought in more visitors more exhibitors and now the stage was set to build on the reputation of hospitality.

Rajish with Elephant

Masks at show

Bangles and Colors

Bangales and Colors

Pots and Decorations

Special Decorations at WALLS

Dubai shopping festival was segregated into many major attractions all with one purpose, to have as many ways of entertaining the guests to the city, and catering to each and every individual segment’s visiting from around the world, the loyalty of the local expatriate populations definitely finds a reason to become even more attached to the city that brings to them their own culture every year.

Dubai Shopping Festival plays a vital role in Dubai’s tourism industry. Apart from the direct impact it has on the tourism industry, Dubai Shopping Festival also contributes its share of importance into the nervous system of the emirate. With the rise of the number of visitors to Dubai for Dubai Shopping Festival, lots of potential immigrant talent and investment get to experience the luxury of Dubai.

Indian Pavilion at Festival City, Dubai.

Different Displays at Shopping Festival

Food Displays at Shopping Festival

Rajish with Friends

African Gallery

Near Pakistan Pavillion

Dolls at Display

We 17 Boys where on a Trip which was scheduled for Two Nights and One Day, due to some constraints of time we have to make it short. We were only able to see some of the nice places at WAYANAD.

First we went to the Edakkal Caves, and in the Evening we were enjoying at Soochippaara Water Falls. When we were at Pookode Lake it was closing time and we could n’t go for the ride. Later in the Evening we enjoyed the FLOWER SHOW at Kalpetta and a Greta CAMP FIRE at the Base. Late Night We returned with the hope of coming back to WAYANAD once again to catch the all other beauties….. of Land.

A MAN CARRYING WATER IN THE METAL TINS Old( Style).

He was walking so fast that i have to adjust the Camera two times to take the shot.

We reached at Lakkidi around 5:30 AM still too early, I started search for getting rooms for us to get fresh, but as it was 3days off week, in which the Republic Day was part, all Hotels and Inns where full. Finally after getting down around 8-9 places we reached Kalpetta. We were able to check in at a Small Inn for getting fresh. They gave us 2 hrs time, which was ok for us to get a good start. Around 7:50 we were out to some Coffee shop nearby.

I took this at Kalpetta, after getting fresh, all were ready for the first spot.

KALPETTA TOWN, WAYANAD

Off we got to the Land of Beauty.

Fr. Roy (Prayer)

We reached the Edakkal Caves, around 9:30 AM and as we have n’t taken any breakfast, we started the preparation for the same.

We have carried the Gas stove and the pots for preperation and also the good cooks where always with US  :)

Saji was on Anchor, while Shinto is asking when it will be ready..

All were helping the TEAM and was hungry as it was already 9:00 AM and we have to start the Ride up.

The big water storage.

While all were busy cooking some have side business, one Bunch of Banana was finished while talking and Freejo Carries the rest.

Talks in the middle of cooking. Majo.

“Breakfast ready aakumbozhekkum kurachu vellam kudikkam”

In thoughts….

As soon as we finished breakfast we started to move to the Entrance of the Edakkal caves.

Guys we have a long way to walk…….

“ee thoppi kollaamallo… “

EDAKKAL HERMITAGE – Navigation sign

EDAKKAL CAVES WAYANAD KERALA INDIA

Edakkal caves lies 12km from SulthanBathery Two caves are located at a height of 1000 m on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal.The New Stone Age pictorical writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are evidence of the civilisation that existed in these regions in prehistorical times. The caves can be accessed only by a 1 km trekking trial from Edakkal.Morning hours are the best time to visit the caves.Entry is permitted only up to 1700 hrs.

“Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock. Inside the cave is on two levels, the lower chamber measures about 18 feet long by 12 feet wide and 10 feet high and can be entered through an opening of 5 x 4 feet .’Edakkal Caves’at Ambukuthy near Ambalavayal is belived to be the abode of Neolithic man. The Edakkal cave site is on an ancient route connecting the high rangs of Mysore to the ports of Malabar. A passage opposite the entrance leads upward to a small aperture in the roof through which one climbs up to the next storey whose interior is about 96 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 18 feet high. Light enters the cave through a big gap at the right-hand corner of the roof where the boulder does not touch the facing wall.

The writings and carving on the walls of Edakkal rocks are very rare and historians testify that it is the only one in its kind in all south india where there was the presence of stone age man.

Source :  http://www.naturemagics.com/kerala-art-tour/edakkal-caves-kerala.shtm

It was too crowded as on the 26 JAN 09 and we have to struggle to get to the top of the Caves. There are two sections in this route, First one people goes till the Caves where the stone age man lived and the carvings exists and the other one is beyond that upto a Mountain of height 5000Ft. which only can be climbed in good conditions and with great difficulty. Anyways we where determined to go to the Edges, and we went all the way up to 5000Ft.

While on climb – towards Edakkal Caves.

We have reached here ahead…

Boys for a pose.

Walking the 1.5 Km to the Caves Entrace

Edakkal Caves

EDAKKAL CAVES HISTORY  (from  http://www.edakkal.com/ )



Welcome to the neolithic cavesite of Edakkal









The fascinating prehistoric rock etchings found on the walls of these
caves have drawn the serious attention of archeologists and historians
worldwide.

With at least three distinct sets of petroglyphs, the earliest
thought to date back over 5000 years, it is assumed that the Edakkal
caves had been inhabited at various stages in history.

The name “Edakkal”
literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is
formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock. Inside the
cave is on two levels, the lower chamber measures about 18 feet long by
12 feet wide and 10 feet high and can be entered through an opening of 5
x 4 feet. A passage opposite the entrance leads upward to a small
aperture in the roof through which one climbs up to the next storey whose
interior is about 96 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 18 feet high. Light
enters the cave through a big gap at the right-hand corner of the roof
where the boulder does not touch the facing wall.

Legends of the Caves

The name Ambukuthimala is ascribed to the local legend which has it that
the caves were formed by arrows fired by Lava and Kusha, the sons of Sri
Rama, legendary hero of the Ramayana.Even today there are many who
believe that Lord Rama killed Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana, in the
narrow fissure at the southern end of Edakkal cave.

A local legend
associates Kutti Chatan (the little devil of Malabar) with the goddess
Mudiampilli, and until recently local people undertook an annual
pilgrimage to the peak of the hill to perform a puja (ritual offering) in
her honour.

The Colonial Discovery of the Caves

On a
hunting trip to Wayanad in 1890, Fred- Fawcett, the
then superintendent of police of the Malabar District,
happened to see a Neolithic Celt (stone axe or chisel)
recovered from the coffee estate of Colin Mackenzie.
An enthusiast in prehistory, Fawcett made local
enquiries and went round exploring the Wayanad high
ranges. In the course of his rambles he was shown the
Edakkal rock-shelter situated on the western side of
Edakkalmala. He identified the site as a habitat of
Neolithic (i.e. late Stone Age, c4000BC to c1700BC)
people on the basis of the nature of representations
on the cave walls, which appeared to him as engravings
made of Neolithic Celts. It was an exciting discovery,
as these were the first specimens of abraded drawings found in India.

Tribal Peoples & the Caves

Fawcett suggested the
possibility that the carvings might have been the
handiwork of Kurumbars (a tribal people of the
Wayanad). He writes, "The curious reluctance of
the Kurumbars to approach the Cave, combined with
the simultaneous want of reverence for it both on
the part of the Paniyas and the local Hindus, who
are very small in numbers and not Iong resident
in the Wayanad, might tempt one to hazard the
theory as to the carvings being the handiwork of
Kurumbars of a bygone day". Nevertheless he
utters a word of caution as follows. "It should,
however, be remembered that the Paniya is a
particularly fearless individual while the
Kurumbar is the reverse. The mere existence of
the mysterious carvings in the silent, unfrequented cave would suffice to
inspire the Kurumbar with a kind of awe and make him terrified to have
anything to do with it” .

Robin While Climbing up

Through the narrow gaps of the Cave

Rojan, Majo and Geo.

Climbing is very tough as most of the areas its a single way and one sides passage gets blocked when the other side are passing, so we need to adjust to go up and down.

While we energetic boys where using unconventional routes and paths, people where struggling even to go through some of the easiest ways.

This is one of the big rocks which is sitting in between the two.

This was shot reaching half the way to the caves.

We went straight to the top of the Mountain, Alwin going through a narrow passage to reach the other side of the Mountain.

We reached the base of the big mountain. Now we were 1200Ft from sea level and we have to go and reach the top at 5000Ft.

We started climbing while Alwin was almost exhausted.

Even girls has climbed this far. We were around 1700Ft on top.

It took some time to cover each rocks as it was steep and more people were on the climb.

While on the climb we can see people on the other side of the Mountain, I think most where local people.

There was some ropes and ladders put on to help the climb.

We were almost there on top, I can not believe it. Was Really Really Tough.

Some of the shots took from the TOP.

On top at 5000Ft.

Now I think he is thinking about how to get down this height…

Its really cool to sit here for some time and thoughts flashes through.

Hey thats me on TOP

5000 Ft high, the highest peak I have ever climbed in life….. Wow.

Rojan and Kutts accompanied me and helped me to get to the top as I was having all the things with me to carry.

Finally I was down to the base, which i don’t know how I came down.

It took 1 hr and 25mins for us to climb the 3700ft and more time to get down to the vehicle.

We took lunch after the Edakkal Caves and all very hungry, we continued the journey. This is taken in one of the TEA PLANTATION EN ROUTE

TEAM DOLBY – TEA PLANTATION EN ROUTE

TEAM DOLBY – TEA PLANTATION EN ROUTE

TEAM DOLBY – TEA PLANTATION EN ROUTE

BABU

A LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUS

NATURAL

ME TOO…

ALWIN

ROBIN

VIBIN

BABU

We reached soochipaara around 3PM and the travel was little long around 22Km from Meppadi.

Though  there was less water in the Falls, it was good for a bath and it was ICE COLD and I can see the guys shivering.

Majo in front of the Falls.

Water Splash

Alwin

COOL WATER

Its me………………..

Martin

It was beautiful, the Dense forest and still not much explored places.

We took a coffee break at 4:10 PM

Around 4:40 we returned from Soochippara and we planned to go to Pookkode Lake, we reached the lake late as we got some block in between and as the Park will close at 6:00PM we were not able to enter inside. So we were checking the other options for the time. We planned to got o Kalpetta  as the Flower show was going on and also the CAMP FIRE Arranged.

We were impressed by the efforts done from the Tourism Promotion and WAYANAD District Official for the Show.

A Musical Night

Flowers all the way.

Later in the evening we arranged for a CAMP FIRE, and enjoyed with Party mood.

All were around the fire.

This is called the “KOLKALI” play with the stick.. ha ha

DANCE WITH ME…….

Finally we started the journey back around 12:20 am 27th Morning and was tired. All were sleeping and We reached home back by 5:50 am. It was blazing fast……

We loved the trip and was hoping that we should have taken more time for the trip. It takes at least 3days to roam around in WAYANAD and we were happy that at least we made to there. It was a 620KM Total Trip.

We were just reaching the Forest Area.

Through the Rubber Trees. As it was winter the trees were without leaves

Top View

Rubber Plantation

Long view from the Top 

We walked through this road for around 2kms and returned.

As we were walking along the stream we saw some fresh droppings 

of the elephant and we were worried, still we walked for another Km

Alwin was looking around as some sound came from the trees.

Adipoli Aadivaasi Style ….

After reaching the top, we entered to a Plantation area and we have to 

take the diversion from here.

Its a good view from here..

What is he doing there on top of the Rock

Eda … Erangi Vaada..

 

We were travelling along the stream as we were not sure of the roads

ahead.

 

This was a Double headed snake, I think as it was looking at me with both

the heads up…??

We walked along this route to reach the Tribal Colony at KARIKADAVU

Even it was in the middle of the day, I was bit cautious, after seeing the

droppings at the first halt. 

We were reaching the KARIKADAVU Tribal colony

Some of the houses made for the Tribal People

Its mainly celebrated in Syro Malabar Hierarchy, especially in Thrissur District and some parts of Ernakulam and Palakkad. The Feast is colorful and its also known as “PINDIPERUNAL” as the feasts main attraction is the Banana Tree  Decorated with different colors and patterns of Paper .

The beautiful White and Pink Pindi at Varghese Peppans House

This is the Normal Pindi which is the Plain style of Pindis

Its really colorful and sometimes you wonder seeing the decorations by many Parishioners and its a pride symbol. So most of the houses will be having a nicely decorated Banana Tree in front. Also there will be fireworks and the first day of the feast is the “AMBU” day on which the symbolic of the Saints Martyrdom ie, the “ARROW” circulated among the houses in a Manner to honour the Saint.

Yellow Orange is Good also, Sajis Home

Another White and Orange Pindi at Lazar Chettan’s House

Jose Chettans Special Ribbon Pindi

All Colourful Pindi

It emerged like this also and its an art form Pindi at Joseph Chettans House

Great in Colours and Style, one of Roadside Pindies

Great Effort and Looks very Nice tooo…

Ohhhhh Colors and Beauty, Perfect combination…

So hope you enjoyed watching the different style PINDIS and now we are going to start the Celebrations of the Feast and all ready. 

The Alter has been painted with More Colors and its looking good

Chengaloor Parishioners are proud of our JESUS CHRIST, as it is the most lively looking Jesus I have seen in and  around my Diocese.

The EAST SIDE of the Church, this has not been changed from the old church.

There has been new ceiling in place and its looks now more neat

All are busy with the Decorations for Tomorows Feast, I was just happy that the feast is here.

Side View from WEST

Decorations…. and church will be looking very beautiful tomorrow

The new Grotto being build near the Church, its in the WEST side of the church.

I was roaming around friends places, grabbing the possible shots from all angles, and while we were at Alwins home, I met with Junior Melbin. He is Cutee.. Looks same as his Pappa.

Alwin with Junior Melbin.

So the fire was ignited for the PERUNAL Programs as our enthusiasm, I used to visit home every year and mostly will be able to participate both Christmas and St.Sebastians feast together, but for many of my friends it was a 2-3 year long awaiting and they were really full of energy for this feast.

Saji was busy with preparing some beef and pork , and we were waiting the things to get ready so we can finish it.

Alwin was on the Rubber Tree of Jose Master to fix a Halogen Lamp there, but as the Govt. has implemented strict restrictive measures for using the decorative lights as the Power consumption especially during the Festive season becomes high, and the production does not meet the requirement, he was looking around for the Electricity guys, who used to route march, especially during these days. 

On the back we were having a chit chat as it was long time since we all got together.

Its in the Evening the Night Ambu has started and this time there was less AMBU’s in the evening 

All were accompanying the AMBU

Theru, with Iluminations and Color Umbrellas along with BAND are essentials in AMBU

MARY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH ILLUMINATED

Now it was BOYS turn and all were involved in the Celebration

BANDS Performing near the WEST ENTRANCE of the Chruch

BANDS Performing near the WEST ENTRANCE of the Chruch

BANDS Performing near the WEST ENTRANCE of the Chruch

BANDS Performing near the WEST ENTRANCE of the Chruch

In the Tunes ………….  

On the Perunal Day there was a Music Program arranged from the church

For Perunal night there was Fireworks, we also took part and made the celebrations wondrful with crackers of 65cases which was fired infront of the church. As I was busy with some projector settings and preparations for the crackers, was not able to get any Photos, but soon will be posting the full length Videos of the same in the last session.

Music Program

Boys having fun after the Feast Night around 12:30 AM

All together

TEAM DOLBY 

Was a Great Perunal

At Midnight all were ready to enjoy the Creams served, it was 5 Litres which was vanished in 10min time.

Photos from St. Sebastians Feast at Mary of Mount Carmel Church Chengaloor 

All the Pictures of Ambu and Perunal Day.  Hope you all enjoys the Pictures..

VIDEOS ARE COMING SOON HERE ………….. Visit Back