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Kollam Corporation launches ten-day Onaravam festival with cultural procession Thursday

Kollam Corporation begins Onaravam celebrations on August 20 with cultural programs, traditional processions, and performances at multiple venues through A

Kollam Corporation launches ten-day Onaravam festival with cultural procession Thursday
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Kollam Corporation will launch its ten-day 'Onaravam' festival on Thursday at 3.30 p.m., with Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji set to inaugurate the event at C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall.

Mayor A.K. Hafeez will chair the opening ceremony, which will see attendance from Ministers Shibu Baby John, Bindhu Krishna, and P.C. Vishnunadh, along with N.K. Premachandran MP and Vishnu Mohan MLA.

Cultural programmes across multiple venues

The celebrations continue on August 21 at the Corporation Office, where councillors and employees will stage cultural performances. A major highlight arrives on August 22 at 4 p.m., when a cultural procession departs from Asramam Link Road towards C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall.

The parade will feature Thrissur Pulikali, Shinkari Melam, Kummattikali, traditional orchestras, floats, static displays, and performances by school and college students.

Evening programmes at Kollam Beach

Kollam Beach will serve as the venue for nightly musical shows and cultural programs throughout the festival's duration. The ten-day Onaravam concludes on August 30 at 7 p.m. at the same beach location with 'Nattarang', a traditional folk art presentation by Alappuzha IFTA.

The annual corporation-organized festival brings together a mix of traditional Kerala art forms and modern entertainment formats, drawing participation from local government representatives, educational institutions, and cultural troupes.

Source: The Hindu

Frequently asked questions

When does the Onaravam festival start and who will inaugurate it?

The ten-day Onaravam festival launches on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., with Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurating the event at C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall.

What is the highlight of the Onaravam festival?

A major cultural procession on August 22 at 4 p.m. departing from Asramam Link Road towards C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall, featuring Thrissur Pulikali, Shinkari Melam, Kummattikali, traditional orchestras, floats, and performances by school and college students.

Where are the evening programs held during the festival?

Kollam Beach hosts nightly musical shows and cultural programs throughout the festival's duration.

How does the Onaravam festival conclude?

The festival concludes on August 30 at 7 p.m. at Kollam Beach with 'Nattarang', a traditional folk art presentation by Alappuzha IFTA.

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