The 13th National Youth Festival 2008 being celebrated at Chennai this year is jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is the biggest Youth Festival of its kind, where large number of young delegates representing various States of the country interact and exhibit their cultural prowess. A sizeable delegation of international youth representatives are also participating in the Festival. The 13th National Youth Festival will attempt at bringing the collective flavour of the diverse culture of our country on a uniform podium and highlights gradual transformation of an age-old civilization into a strong and prosperous nation.