Setting the stage for presenting the best of Kerala’s classical, folk, ethnic and popular art forms in multiple venues across the State, the week-long Onam celebrations organised by Kerala Tourism will begin at a grand inaugural ceremony in the capital on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the fete at Nishagandhi Auditorium here at 6 p.m. on the day.
“Keralites are set to celebrate Onam in a grand manner this time as it marks the State’s resurgence from the crippling impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and back-to-back natural disasters,” said Ministers P.A. Mohamed Riyas and V. Sivankutty at a joint press conference here on Saturday.
Unveiling the highlights of the programmes lined up in over 30 venues across the State, Mr. Riyas said the fete will feature over 8,000 artistes.
