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Salem Day
Salem Day is a festival organised to commemorate the founding of the city of Salem in Tamil Nadu, India. It is celebrated on November every year. The date when Salem Municipality is established is celebrated as Salem Day every year. In 1866 November 1 Salem Municipality is established.[1][2]
History of Salem[edit]
In ancient times, Salem, which was dominated by the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas, came under the control of the East India Company based on a treaty with Tipu Sultan.Then, in 1917, Rajaji was charged as the first Municipal President elected by peoples. In June 1994, it was converted into a corporation. Salem has been included in the list of cities announced in the first phase of the Central Government's Smart cities scheme.[3]
Celebration[edit]
Salem Day is mainly focuses on remembering historical sites and popular persons from Salem city. Many Salem based social activist and organisations organised grand events on this day like Cultural and heritage programmes, Exhibitions, Contests, Games and fests. Documentry which signs Salem culture and specials will be released.[4]
Controversy[edit]
However Salem Day is celebrated on November 1 every year for remembering establishment of Salem City. Many of them celebrates Salem Day on April 4, when Salem district is formed as first district in India.
Reference[edit]
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (2015-04-04). "Salem Day held". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ↑ "155- ஆவது சேலம் தினம் கொண்டாட்டம்". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ↑ "இன்று சேலம் தினம் கொண்டாட்டம்: வாழ்த்துகளை பகிர்ந்து மக்கள் பெருமிதம்". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ↑ "நவம்பர்-1: இன்று 'சேலம் தினம்'". www.patrikai.com. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2022-08-20.