18-05-2025
Kerala's rich cultural traditions take centre stage in ‘Ente Keralam' procession
Hundreds of people participated in the cultural procession held in Thrissur city on Sunday in connection with 'Ente Keralam' mega exhibition.
Organised as part of the fourth anniversary celebrations of the State government, the parade turned into a massive public celebration with an estimated 15,000 participants.
Starting at Naikkanal around 4:30 p.m., the vibrant procession concluded at the Thekkinkadu Maidan's Student Corner, leaving behind a trail of cultural richness and communal harmony.
With traditional panchavadyam leading the way, the parade brought together all grama panchayats, municipalities, and block panchayats from across the district. Government employees from various departments joined with tableaux and visual installations, showcasing the State's achievements and culture.
Adding to the visual grandeur were shows of vattamudiattam, theyyam, poothan, folk dance forms, kalaripayattu, colourful balloons, nashik dol, chendamelam, and symbolic representations of farmers bearing ploughs.
Highlights included performances by the Dheeram Karate team of the Kudumbashree Mission, Rangashree drama troupe, a 'Grama Vandi' from Muriyad grama panchayat, and an energetic flash mob, all of which drew enthusiastic applause from the public.
The procession was led by leaders including Ministers K. Rajan and R. Bindu; MLAs A.C. Moideen, E.T. Tyson Master, Xavier Chittilappilly, Murali Perunelli, and U.R. Pradeep; district panchayat president V.S. Prince, vice-president Latha Chandran, District Collector Arjun Pandian and Sub Collector Akhil V. Menon.
