THRISSUR: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday inaugurated the 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam in Thrissur, setting in motion what is widely regarded as one of the largest cultural festivals for school students in the country.
The five-day event, being held in the state’s cultural capital, brings together over 14, 000 students competing in nearly 250 art forms across 25 venues. Inaugurating the festival at the main venue ‘Sooryakanthi’ at Thekkinkad Maidan, CM Vijayan traced the evolution of the Kalolsavam since its inception in 1956.
“Starting from a participation of a mere 200 students when it began, today we see over 14, 000 students participating. That is the distance we have come. Today, this has become an iconic event that touches all segments of our society, ” the Chief Minister said.