Utsavam 2020, The Kerala Folklore Festival

Utsavam 2020, From 22 to 28 February, At various venues of each districts of Kerala

The 12th edition of ‘UTSAVAM’ seeks to celebrate this spirit across the 14 districts of the State, enthralling spectators and visitors with a never-before-seen display of sights and sounds. This will comprise art forms, craft exhibitions and cultural programmes galore, not to mention lectures and demonstrations by renowned performers. Steeped in tradition, myth and ritualistic practice, this folklore festival takes you on a wondrous expedition through the intricate maze of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. As you get caught up in the magnificence of it all – with hundreds of art forms and thousands of artists vying for your attention, we hope you’ll treasure this experience in times to come.

For Event Calendar, click here:

https://www.keralatourism.org/latestfromkeralatourism/ulsavam_2020_-_event_calendar.pdf

Kerala, the paradise calling you…

Kerala, the paradise of earth in South India, also known as God’s own country, is a magical Destination. Every knook and corner offers a magical visual wonder to its visitors. Kerala is blessed with the beauty of Mother nature. Keralam means the land of coconut trees in the regional language. The most fascinating hill stations like Munnar , Waynad, Ponmudi, Kuttikanam and Devikulam, charming back waters , house boats, placid lakes, fresh water fishing, Chinese fishing nets, beaches, fisher folks, sea food , boat races, water falls, lakes, spice plantations, teak, tea and coffee estate, tropical forests, paddy fields, amazing village life, Ayurveda: an ancient system of healing closely related to mother nature, spectacular temple festivals like Thrissur pooram, Uthralikkavu pooram, Chinakkathur pooram, Nenmara Vallangi vela, Arattupuzha pooram, Ochira festival and Thipunithura Athachamayam , Vibrant dance and art forms like Kathakali (A classic dance form), Theyyam, Padayani, Mohiniyattam, Ottam thullal, Chakyar koothu, Nangyar koothu, Mayoora nritham and Poothanum thirayum, unique architecture, attire and jewellery, mouthwatering cuisine especially Kerala Sadhya: a traditional feast on a plantain leaf with unique kerala dishes like Olan, Kalan, ishtu, Sambhar, Eriseri, Koottukari, Aviyal, Pappadam, Inchikari, Pachadi, Naranga kari, Moru, Rasam and Payasam, Kappa and Karimeen porichathu, Toddy, Meen mulakittathu… the list goes on.

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