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'''Coimbatore Vizha''' is an annual festival of [[Coimbatore]], India.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Journey-for-unity-marks-inauguration-of-Coimbatore-Vizha/article16345382.ece |title=Journey for unity marks inauguration of Coimbatore Vizha |date=4 January 2009 |work=The Hindu |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> The nine day event seeks to bring together all citizens to celebrate the perennial spirit of Coimbatore.

One of the key attractions is an open double decker bus that dons festival signage and offers free city tours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-vizha-begins-with-double-decker-bus-flag-off/article25917752.ece|title=Coimbatore Vizha begins with double-decker bus flag off|date=5 January 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> The bus ride covers popular locations and some heritage buildings in the city.

==History==

Coimbatore Vizha was initiated in 2009 by Shankar Vanavarayar. The event has grown in terms of supporting institutions, events and citizen participation. For the first edition, children from 30 schools accompanied by religious leaders visit various places of worship, promoting communal harmony and better understanding.

In 2016 the 8th edition took place from 29 January to 4 February. In 2017 the 9th edition began on 27 January, with 50 partner organisations and 90 events.<ref name="chippy" /> ''Kovai Paatu'', an audio visual tribute for Coimbatore and ''Chippy'' the Mascot of the Coimbatore Vizha were announced. A robofest and ahelmet awareness rally were among the unique events for this edition.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/All-set-for-Coimbatore-Vizha/article17090815.ece|title=All set for Coimbatore Vizha|date=25 January 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> In 2018 the 10th edition was held from 5-12 January, presenting 120 events.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/10th-edition-of-coimbatore-vizha-starts-today/article10011466.ece|title=10th edition of Coimbatore Vizha starts today|last=LN|first=Revathy|date=8 January 2018|work=The Hindu BusinessLine|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> Open double decker bus rides of the city were a unique addition.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/coimbatore-vizha-brings-perhaps-the-best-treat-for-young-and-old-alike-as-it-arranges-a-double-decker-ride-through-the-city/article22412019.ece|title=Coimbatore Vizha brings a double decker bus to the city|last=Jeshi|first=K|date=10 January 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> Seven main streets of Coimbatore were designated as "vizha streets" (''festival streets''). Unique events included an "Ovia Sandhai" (''Drawing bazaar'') featuring around 100 artists and a mass city cleaning programme.<ref name="10thedition">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/10th-edition-of-coimbatore-vizha-launched/article20851514.ece|title=10th edition of Coimbatore Vizha launched|date=25 November 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref>

The eleventh (2019) edition was held between 4-12 January. It featured 103 partners and 150 events.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/150-events-lined-up-for-coimbatore-vizha-2019/articleshow/66790153.cms|title=150 events lined up for Coimbatore Vizha 2019|date=25 November 2018|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> Key events include the Coimbatore Vizha [[parade]], Eat street, Open [[quiz]], [[Vintage car|heritage car]] show, movie festival, heritage walks, science and technology showcase, art and sporting events.

== Mascot ==
''Chippy'' the mascot represents the state bird of [[Tamil Nadu]], the [[Common Emerald Dove]]. Chippy the mascot is also called the ''"Emerald princess"''.<ref name="chippy">{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/All-set-for-Coimbatore-Vizha/article17090815.ece |title=All set for Coimbatore Vizha |date=25 January 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://coimbatorevizha.com/ Coimbatore Vizha Website]

[[Category:Coimbatore]]

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>Ira Leviton: Fixed a typo found with Wikipedia:Typo_Team/moss.