Kerala Tourism organizes Utsavam 2011-12 – a cultural fest of folk dances

Kerala Tourism is gearing up to organise the second edition of ‘Utsavam,’ the cultural  festival   centered on tourist spots in the State with the support of Kerala Folklore Akademi. Utsavam 2011-12 will be held which started from December 18th 2011 will conclude on February 26 th 2012. Utsavam festival focuses on providing a cultural fest of folk dances which are less popular and which are in the verge of extinction. In the Utsavam, one can witness the wide variety and richness of Kerala Folk art forms.

The Kerala Tourism Promotion Council, to promote and popularise the rich, cultural heritage & folk dances organises Utsavam every Year during the month of December to February. Utsavam 2011-2012 has 359 programmes ranging from Folk, Ritual, Tribal and Classic art forms of Kerala, happening on 14 districts in 42 venues and goes upto February 2012.

Set up organising committees in all venues by roping in representatives of local bodies, cultural leaders and NGOs. The District Tourism Promotion Councils has been entrusted with the task of organising the events in all the districts

Renowned artists will present Arabanmuttu, Arjunanrutham, Chattu, Chonanpattu, Gadhika, Ivar Kali Mangalamkali, thacholikkali, Ninabali, Mulamchenda, malayankettu, Thangalum Padayum and Thayambaka

Importance has been given to the tourist destinations while selecting the venues for the festival. This is aimed in attracting tourists and thereby developing these destinations

Lecture-demonstration sessions and interpretations with the help of flyers will also be held. Senior performing artistes in various fields will be honored during the days of the fest.

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