Vienna Barathi

Chennai, India

I’m a curious 9-year-old Grade 4 student at The Sun Smart Foundation International School, I'm passionate about photography. My love for capturing beautiful photographs began early, inspired by family trips. Beyond photography, I love doodling, basketball, and reading.

This is a photo of a Therukoothu artist I clicked during the 100th-year celebration of Dr. Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi. Therukoothu is a really colorful and fun art form where people dress up and act out stories. I loved how bright his costume was, with all the shiny details and how he looked so powerful like he came out of a storybook.

I loved how his face paint and moustache made him look both fierce and friendly at the same time. I took this photo because it shows how amazing and important our culture is. It made me feel proud and happy, and I hope it makes others feel the same too!

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