Neithal arts festival to begin in Tuticorin on June 13
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Tuticorin: The fourth edition of the Neithal Arts Festival, a celebration of Tamil folk culture and artistic heritage, will be held from June 13 to 15 at VOC College Ground in Tuticorin.
The festival is an initiative of MP Kanimozhi.
More than 300 folk artists from across Tamil Nadu will participate, presenting over 20 traditional performances including Karagattam, Mayilattam, Oyilattam, Thevarattam, Paraiyattam, Kuchiyattam, Thudumbattam, Jimbala Melam, and Poikkal Kuthirai. Performances will take place each evening from 5 pm to 10 pm.
A traditional food exhibition with over 20 stalls will offer indigenous dishes from various regions of Tamil Nadu, promoting local culinary heritage and supporting small-scale food artisans.
The festival will open on June 13 with Mangala Isai by the Government Music School, followed by folk performances. Highlights on June 14 include Devarattam, Perunchalangaiyattam, and a Mallar Kambam act by artists with disabilities. The event will conclude on June 15 with a rare showcase of ancient Tamil musical instruments.
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