Capture the true romance of the season at our venues, a perfect delight for your valentine. Le Meridien Kochi offers Valentine’s Day dinner options on 14th February, 07:00 pm onwards. Treasure Trove Restaurant features a grand buffet dinner topped with a glass of sparkling wine. The buffet and the venue set up would embrace the spirit of love. Lagoon Seafood Restaurant features special set menus at different price points.  The terrace attached to both the venues will be set for the time-honoured tradition of romantic candle lit dinner for two. Valentine’s Day special cake, bouquet of roses and stay vouchers to exotic locations for the lucky couple awaits you this Valentine’s Day.

For more details or for reservation please contact +91 484 2705777, Ext 2611

Here is what is happening at Casino Hotel for valentines day. The dinner at Fort Cochin sounds especially special. Also check out the next edition of Tickled Pink (Ladies night) party at the bar.

One Billion Rising is a global campaign which calls for an end to violence on women and girls and for gender justice and gender equality. People from over 182 countries have signed up to take part in the campaign. Around 13,000 organizations have joined the campaign. (visit www.onebillionrising.org)

On February 14th 2013, over 30 womens and social organisations in Kochi are joining hands under the collective identity of ‘One Billion Rising – Kochi’ and inviting Ms.Usha Uthup, several artists who have made their mark in the cultural scenario including known guitarist John Antony, singers Chitra Iyer, Alphons, Renjini Jose, Reshmi – will join in the evening to Strike, Dance, Rise..

Take part & strike, rise and dance with over 10000 kochiites on 14th February 5.30pm at D.H ground , Ernakulam.

Morning of 14 February 2013

At the break of dawn, as the sun wakes up the world, contemporary artist Sajitha would commence creation of an art installation..in the Durbar Hall ground.. A video of Usha Uthup (Deedi) singing in the back drop of the rising sun and with Sajitha’s art work in the foreground – shall become the symbolic image of Strike Dance Rise in India (as visualised and  requested by Eve Ensler) – showcasing the inner power of the Indian woman rising towards a new beginning – rising to say ‘End the Violence’..
This shall be the audiovisual that will be circulated worldwide representing India’s Women Rising.

Evening of 14 February 2013

•    By 5.30 pm it is expected that over two thousand women will gather at the Rajendra Maidan (about 250m from the main venue) adorned with headbands/ pendants in red and black – the colours of the day. From here, Deedi will ride on a comfortable float / moving stage with the possible best sound system to lead the women to sing and dance towards the main venue – D.H Ground. Probable time of reaching the venue – 6.00pm.

•    6.00 – 6.20 pm – Silent Prayer, lighting of ‘chirags’ (small earthen lamps) followed by taking of Oaths. The oath for the men shall be read out by Just V.R.Krishna Iyer and oath for women by Justice Usha Sukumaran.

•    6.20 – 6.30 pm – Filler (time for stage rearrangements) – OBR global events                documentary

•    6.30 – 6.40 pm – Opening song/s by Deedi

•    6.40 – 6.50 pm – Filler – Dignitaries’/ Celebrities’ messages..

•    6.50 pm – 7.05 pm – Shingarimelam by Kudumbashree Womens group

•    7.05 pm – 7.15 pm – Filler – Charter of requests/ follow ups

•    7.15 pm – 7.25 pm – Song/s by Chitra Iyer

•    7.25 pm – 7.30 pm – Filler – Dignitaries’/ Celebrities’ addresses

•    7.30 pm – 7.35 pm – Mime by YWCA group

•    7.35 – 7.45 pm – Filler – Poem/s

•    7.45 – 8.00 pm – ‘Shathakodi Uyarunnu’ (One Billion Rising) – band lead by             John Antony

•    8.00 pm – 8.05 pm – Filler – Women Artists presentation

•    8.05 pm – 8.20 pm -  Naadan Pattukal

•    8.20 – 8.25 pm – Filler – Dignitaries/ celebrities addresses

•    8.25 pm – 8.35 pm – Song/s – Jo Peter

•    8.35 pm – 8.45 pm – Song/s – Jyotsna/ Renjini Jose

•    8.45 pm – 8.50 pm – Song/s by Alphons

•    8.50 pm – 9.00 pm – Filler – Vote of Thanks

•    9.00 pm – 9.15 pm – Closing Crescendo lead by Deedi

Feb 14th is one of those days a lot of us look forward to. Valentines Day is right around the corner and Taj Gateway is throwing a party at their somewhat new club Swirl. They are bringing in one of the pioneers of nightlife in Bangalore, DJ Clitus. For those who DONT look forward to Feb 14, we strongly suggest going to the party, grabbing a few extra drinks and tease those lovey dovey couples.

Starting his DJ career in Bangalore some 13 years ago, Clitus is one of the few remaining DJ’s around that experienced the dance revolution throughout all its stages as it progressed in Bangalore.He is also currently the only DJ in India who exclusively plays his tunes on vinyl’s, as he believes that no form of digital recording can reproduce the true sine waves required for the true effect of music on the dance floors.

DJ Clitus has a pedigree of experience, making a lasting impression on clubbers everywhere with his uplifting funky sounds, peak time progressive sets.His mixes take elements from across the spectrum of funky, vocal, electro, Latino, tribal, and progressive house and create a harmonious melting groove. He is known across as one of the best live mixing Dj’s currently, including a set of scratching over the tracks playing.

The way his understanding of both melody and momentum can tease, taunt, and en-trance a dance floor before unleashing a record that will have people not just leaping up and down but bursting with emotion. The best DJs know that Dj’ing is first about being able to read the crowd and then being able to tap into that human experience and take it on a journey. Clitus has always been noted for being a master at this and it is this universal appeal that he has tapped into that has established his strong fan base.

On the look-out for more options you can use to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here is a suggestion! Check out the party happening at Saj Earth Resorts on V-Day. The party begins at 8 p.m, and you can have your most memorable V-day evening ever- with some great music and of course, the company of your loved one.

Their party will be happening at Gatsby, a fine disco joint. Rock band ANTIX and DJ’s Dhiya and Youbiz will bring you a non-stop, high voltage musical extravaganza, followed by a celebrity dance show, fashion shows etc. All this, set in the most romantic ambience! What’s more!? There are a tonne of exciting prizes to be won!

The best dancing couple gets a prize money of 50,000 Rupees, and the best dressed couple will get 25,000 Rupees. The best lady and man shall get 10,000 Rupees respectively. All you need to pay is 1,000 rupees per couple as an entry charge.

So is  Saj Earth going to be your V-day destination?

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Kochi is all ‘red’ already! Lovers in the city are in the look-out for the best places where they can celebrate their togetherness. For all party-goers, check out the list Kochivibe has put up because we have come up with the best parties in town on V-Day. And what are the others planning to do? Take a day off from work or college to spend with your loved one? Go out for coffee and spend time together?

We spoke to a couple of Kochiites, and here are the excerpts. Hari K, a student in Kochi says that he plans to take his girlfriend out for a candle-light dinner. “Haven’t decided the place yet! But I prefer celebrating it nice and quiet at some good restaurant in town. Neither of us are party people. But we would celebrate this year, and Kochi restaurants host something good”, said Hari.

For Paul George, a resident of Kochi who is single, V- Day would be celebrating it with family. “I will go out, maybe to a mall or restaurant, with dad and mom. I’ am single, so I don’t have big plans”, said Paul. “But to all the lovers out there, wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day”, adds Paul.

What is on your agenda? And if you have some good suggestions, share them!

Courtesy - thesituationist.wordpress.com

It is the season of Love. Is love seasonal?, you may ask. Isn’t it supposed to be all consuming, all pervading and everlasting? Yes and No! I call it the “season of love” because Valentine’s Day is around the corner and lovers all over the world are getting all mooney-eyed and all lovey-dovey. The cynics believe that we don’t need a special day to celebrate love. If you love someone, you celebrate everyday with them. But the romantics, on the other hand, have a grand Valentine’s Day in mind, thoughtfully selecting a gift for their loved one and planning ahead to reserve a table for two for a romantic dinner at a posh restaurant , watch romantic movies together, go on a holiday or do other romantic things together. Taking advantage of the celebratory mood, shops stack up on flowers, heart shaped chocolates, candies, cards and special gifts that declare love. Hoteliers come up with special days or nights dedicated to love to lure the romantics at hearts.

The disagreements regarding Valentine’s day do not end here. Some believe that St.Valentine had nothing to do with love. Some others are of the opinion that St. Valentine endorsed all kinds of love, not just romantic love. Hence Valentine’s Day is for all your loved ones including your family and friends. They strongly rebuke the current trend of earmarking this day only for lovers. Yet there are others who believe that St Valentines was a Roman priest and conducted marriages for lovers secretly. There was a notion that unmarried men made better soldiers, and in the wake of this theory, marriages were banned. Our man, probably a romantic at heart, found this to be a gross injustice and held marriages secretly to aid those in love.

And we think all is well with the world. But no! There are so many maddening theories on the concept of love itself. What is this love anyway? Is this just a gooey-mushy-corny-cheesy feeling you have for someone? Or is it something deeper that stands the test of time? There is the kind of love that gives u a fluttering heart, sweaty palms, weak knees and an ability to giggle endlessly (if you are a girl), say completely ridiculous things and make a fool of yourself (if you are a guy) or get completely tongue tied and forget all your well-rehearsed lines. But is this love or just a more fascinating cousin called infatuation? Then there is the “IF” love, which is totally selfish and conditional. “If” someone does something for you, you love them. That is more like a need-based love. Then there is the “Because” love. You love someone for a reason and probably as long as the reasons last. This is also conditional to an extent. And there is an “In spite of” love. This means, regardless of what a person does, you still love them. Now this is the rarest, yet the purest form of love.

Doesn’t matter what the theories state, I feel that earthly love is, has always been, will always be “need-based”. One would think that parents have unconditional love for their kids, hence they provide them with comforts unconditionally. Now this is not entirely true. Most parents are hoping that their kids will look after them when they are old. Some even decide to have kids early so that by the time they become old, their kids are old enough to take care of them. And yet, there are others who think that one should never expect anything from kids. That seems very selfless. But the whole idea behind having kids is to fill the vacuum in one’s life or the need to cradle and nurture. So there! That doesn’t sound very selfless any more. And more over, kids are your own. How does loving someone that is your own (as opposed to someone that has nothing to do with you) make it selfless? And what about the love one has for friends? Isn’t that a need-based one too? I believe that the casual friendships to the deeper ones are all rooted to some need. In a more casual friendship, your need would be fun, entertainment, or partnership (activity partners). In a more deep association, it is comfort, companionship and security. Romantic love is no different from this. Even those who make boringly long (to others, not to the ones in love) and passionate speeches on love are in it because they get something out of it. It is their need to love or to be loved, or to feel special and wanted. If you get nothing, but unhappiness out of a relationship and if you are still in it, then you must be a masochist. So there! The most divine thing on planet is not all that divine. But despite the difference in opinions and all the cynicism, Iam sure that warm fuzzy feeling inside you is indeed lovely. So celebrate love. Have a Happy Valentine’s day!

Still cant make up your mind on wanting to hit a party or have a candle lit dinner for valentines day? Well all you need to do is head to Dream Hotel. You have options like candle light dinner at Ayela or an aphrodisiac buffet ( ) at Keshia or a drink under the stars at the Highbar or maybe party hard at Ava Lounge. The options are many and all available at the same place, Dream Hotel.

One of the best bets for a Valentines Day party is going to be the valentines day party at The Gateway Hotel, Marine drive. As if featuring DJ Ryan, DJ Sekhar, DJ Nash, DJ Abhiram, DJ Vineeth along with percussion maestro Gino was not enough this party will also feature what they would like to call, the super models of South India.

Valentines Day is around the corner and if you are wondering how to spend a day with your better half here is an idea. Head for Stereo Love at Ava Lounge, Dream Hotel. Starting from 12:00 P.M,  the party will go on to 12:00 A.M. While Dj Neil opens the party, Dj Savyo and Carl & Sonu (percussion) will take over.

Call 0484-4129999 for more details.