Seniors Celebrate Positive Ageing Through Serene Communities

Serene Communities by Columbia Pacific (Brand of Lifebridge Group), one of India's leading senior living brands, concluded the second edition of Tarang Utsav, its annual inter-community competition celebrating positive ageing through active participation, creativity, and friendly camaraderie. Tarang Utsav 2026 which was started on 9 July 2026, brought together over 2,700 residents across it Communities located in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram and Puducherry. Over several weeks, participants engaged in a diverse array of virtual competitions spanning music, dance, photography, painting, literary pursuits, indoor games, and sports. The vibrant festival culminated in a grand finale at Serene Amara, held to celebrate World Senior Citizens’ Day. Mr Prakash Urs, renowned artiste, actor and inventor known for his work in Prithvi, graced the occasion and commended the participants for their enthusiasm, energy and creative spirit. Alongside the leadership team of Serene Communities, Mr Urs felicitated the winners across various competitive categories, presenting awards to honour their outstanding talents, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm throughout the festival. Commenting on the festival, Mr. Rajagopal G, Co-Founder, Director & Group CEO, Lifebridge Group, said, " Tarang Utsav is the ultimate expression of our core philosophy at Serene Communities, where positive ageing is a vibrant daily reality. We believe that the silver years are meant for thriving, pursuing long held passions, and boldly discovering new talents. This festival serves as a premier stage for our active seniors to showcase their incredible creativity, resilience, and vitality. Seeing the residents take centre stage to celebrate life and camaraderie is deeply inspiring, proving that with the right ecosystem, age is simply a backdrop to a fulfilling, active, and purpose driven life.” Adding to this, Dr. Reema Nadig, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Lifebridge Group said, "We see Tarang Utsav as a powerful catalyst for holistic health and active positive ageing. Engaging in creative arts, literary events, and sports serves as a natural prescription for well-being, significantly enhancing cognitive agility, motor skills, and emotional vitality. By providing a platform for our seniors to showcase their diverse talents and stay passionately engaged, we encourage a lifestyle centred on purpose and connection. This festival truly proves that maintaining an active mind, a creative spirit, and a strong sense of community is the cornerstone of fulfilling healthy long life" Ms. Vedanayaki, Head of Marketing, Lifebridge Group, said, “Tarang Utsav brings our philosophy of #PositiveAgeing to life, celebrating seniors for their energy, talent and enthusiasm. The spirit of participation across our communities reflects what we believe positive ageing is truly about—staying active, connected, engaged and continuing to discover new possibilities at every stage of life.” Tarang Utsav 2026 exemplifies the power of positive and healthy ageing, creating a dynamic ecosystem where seniors thrive through shared passions and lifelong learning. With 2,700 residents actively engaging in arts, culture, and sports, the festival celebrates vibrant community living, fostering strong social bonds, boosting cognitive agility, and enhancing overall emotional vitality to ensure elders live their silver years with dignity and joy.