At Community Vibes event in Medavakkam on August 9.

For residents of Medavakkam, last Sunday morning began a little differently.From fitness and games to music, traditional performances and creative workshops, the first edition of Super Chennai Community Vibes brought residents and families together for a morning of shared experiences at Navin’s Starwood on August 9.An initiative by Super Chennai, Community Vibes is conceived as a neighbourhood-led platform that brings together fun, fitness, culture, creativity and learning.

At the Community Vibes in Medavakkam,The main stage added to the festive mood with a mix of contemporary music and traditional performances.

The first edition, held between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on August 9 saw enthusiastic participation from residents and families from Navin’s Starwood as well as the wider Medavakkam neighbourhood., says a press release from Super Chennai.The idea behind the initiative is to take community experiences beyond large city-wide events and into the neighbourhoods where people live.

Traditional Thappattam and Mayilattam performances brought the sights and sounds of Tamil folk culture to the morning, giving both children and adults an opportunity to experience these art forms up close.