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Festival of Kerala to be inaugurated by CM on Nov 1

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 27 (UNI) Chief Minister V D Satheesan will inaugurate the state-level ‘Festival of Kerala 2026’ at Nishagandhi Auditorium here on November 1, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day, as the state marks 70 years since its formation.
The festival will showcase Kerala’s cultural heritage, artistic traditions, sporting achievements and social progress, bringing together people from different generations and diverse cultural fields.
The inaugural function will begin at 1600 hours, with Health Minister K Muraleedharan presiding over the event. Chief Secretary Biswanath Sinha will deliver the welcome address. Ministers, senior government officials, cultural personalities, artists, sportspersons and members of the public are expected to attend.
Malayali athletes who excelled at the Asian Games and enhanced Kerala’s reputation through their performances will be honoured at the event.
A special musical presentation, ‘Gaananjali – A Musical Offering to the Soul of Kerala’, will be staged from 1800 to 2000 hours. The programme will trace the evolution of Malayalam music over the past seven decades and highlight its influence on Kerala’s cultural life.
The Higher Education Department and the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme Kerala (ASAP Kerala) are jointly organising the musical presentation.
A special classical dance performance led by Suma Varma will be held from 2000 to 2100 hours as part of the celebrations.
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