The third edition of Havells & Lloyd presents Tolly Fest, in association with t2, was a major hit with Tollygunge Club members. The members were divided into eight passionate teams and they participated in 17 fun-filled events. The nine-day extravaganza held between January 21 and 28 was aimed at developing camaraderie amongst members and comprised diverse cultural performances, children's activities, entertainment and pop-ups on the sidelines.
Captain Sanjiv Dhir, chairman of the organising committee of Tolly Fest, said: “From an initial registration number of more than 1,000 we conducted qualifiers to identify the very best talented 670 members of all ages. These members were then chosen into the eight teams through an exciting auction and drafting process through a complex in-house software.”
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! MAIN EVENTS
The proverbial eagle’s eye manifested at the pool table during snooker
At Scrabble, the sportsmanship of the members of Tolly Club was evident. We spotted Cruickshank Cavaliers and Shamiana Shakers engage in a friendly handshake after a super engaging round of the word game.
Children ruled the stage during the Western and Eastern dance competitions
The chill in the January air did not deter the swimmers from giving their best at the pool.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
During the Tolly Fest Carnival that was held from January 25 to 28, Songs Of Silence, a part of West Bengal Association for the Deaf, put up an artistic stall for lifestyle products including saris, totes and other items.
One of the eye-catchers was the automotive history that was showcased through the vintage car display on January 25.
MUSIC
The Sassy Songbirds kick-started the Tolly Fest with their contagious energy as they performed after the parade of the teams on January 21.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Pantiles Pirates were the proud overall champions of Tolly Fest. Raghu Damani, the captain of Pantiles Pirates, said: “As a captain, it is my responsibility to be there with the team who has been there with me from day one. We took part in all 17 events and I was there for tennis, cricket, poker and dance. This year's edition had several new aspects and 2024 hosted the biggest-ever form of Tolly Fest.”
The oldest participant at Tolly Fest was 87-year-old Murli Bhalotia
CLUB SPEAK
Tollygunge club president Sujoy Banerjee said: “This year Tolly Fest was organised in the biggest-ever way with several new additions. Beginning from popups to live bands, it was overall a very enjoyable event. What makes it so special is that there is something for everyone at action-packed Tolly Fest 2024 which family and friends can.
