Asia's Biggest School Arts Festival Kerala Kalolsavam 2027 To Bring 14,000 Students Together For 249 Events From January 4 To 8
Kochi: Thousands of children are expected to showcase their talents in 249 events at the Kerala School Kalolsavam, billed as Asia's biggest school arts festival to be held here from January 4 to 8 next year. Also Watch: After a gap of 20 years, Ernakulam will host the five-day state school arts festival, with Marine Drive as the main venue and 27 other centres as sub-venues, General Education…
Kochi will host Asia's largest school arts festival, Kerala Kalolsavam 2027, from January 4-8, bringing together 14,000 students for 249 events, according to General Education Minister N Samsudheen. The five-day festival will take place at Marine Drive as the primary venue with 27 additional centers serving as sub-venues. Samsudheen announced that around 14,000 students will participate in the 249 events, which are expected to commence after the completion of school sub-district and district level competitions by November 30.
Students securing A, B, and C grades in the festival will receive 20, 15, and 10 grace marks respectively. The minister's provision aims to encourage children's talents in extracurricular activities. Furthermore, he suggested that appropriate decisions would be made regarding the appointment of arts teachers, similar to the relaxation in the norm for physical education teachers.
Art festivals can play a vital role in preserving and popularizing several art forms that risk extinction and contribute significantly to the personality development of students, as per Samsudheen. Recently, Samsudheen inaugurated the meeting of the organizing committee formed for the successful execution of the state school arts festival.
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