Kerala Folk Arts Festival, Children’s Talent Competition at Global Malayalee Festival in Kochi
Los Angeles/ Apr 26, 2025
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Kerala Folk Arts Festival, Children’s Talent Competition along with the Miss Global Malayalee
Pageant to elect the winner based on one’s personality, poise, confidence, presentation and
intellect, will be part of the first ever Global Malayalee Festival planned to be held at Crown
Plaza Hotel on August 15-16, 2025.
The organizers have urged Malayalees from across the globe to be part of this historic event
planned be held in Kerala. Presentation of Kerala Folk Arts like, Kalaripayattu, Theyam, Ottam
Thullal, Parichamuttu Kali, Mappilla Pattu, Kadhkali, and Mohini Aattam will be performed
during the Miss Global Malayalee Pageant and will elect the best Malayalee woman between 18
and 25 years old.
Expecting participation from the people of Malayalee origin from around the world, the major
focus of the Festival is the Global Malayalee Trade, Technology, and Investment Meet planned
for August 16 th , where Malayalee and foreign business leaders will deliberate on ways to expand
business and trade investments in Kerala.
Boat tour Kochi Backwaters will be arranged for those who want to go sight seeing of Kochi.
Global Malayalee Festival will be a true family event where everybody can enjoy. All Malayalee
families outside and in India are urged to participate in this great first time event ever organized.
The first ever Global Malayalee Trade, Technology and Investment Meet will be the first of its
kind ever held and will be attended by Malayalee business leaders from all over the world and
India, foreign government delegates, along with the national and Kerala government
representatives.
For families with children, on August 16 morning, there will be a talent competition for children
below 15 under three categories, 5-8, 9-12, 13-15 years and giving awards along with the Global
Malayalee Ratna awards under 17 categories in the evening.
Several signatories including the Chief Minister, Tourism Minister, Central Ministers, Political
Leaders, Elected Leaders and Foreign Dinghies are expected to be present in the evening public
meeting and awards ceremony.
Living thousands of miles away from this beautiful land of diverse traditions, yet the center of
global ambitions, every Malayalee longs to be connected with and rediscover her/his roots. The
fist ever Global Malayalee Festival planned to be held from August 15 th to 16 th , 2025 in Kochi,
the most modern and ancient city of the state of Kerala, promises to offer the millions of
Malayalees spread across the globe, a unique opportunity to “Bond Beyond Borders,” to
experience and relive the rich cultural heritage of Kerala.
Andrew Pappachen, the Director & Chief Organizing Officer of the Global Malayalee Festival
urged the Malayalee Diaspora to “be part of the cultural celebrations, celebrating our achievements, transformative discussions, and groundbreaking ideas at the inaugural Global
Malayalee Festival in Kochi.”
The Festival 2025 brings together Malayalee diaspora leaders, innovators, and visionaries from
around the globe to discuss and collaborate on shaping future technologies and their impact on
global communities. The festival will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, cultural
showcases, and networking opportunities designed to celebrate and empower the Malayalee
diaspora's contributions to the cultural and technological advancement of the world.
Dr. Abdulla Manjeri, the Director and Managing Director of the Festival said, “The Global
Malayalee Festival is a celebration of Kerala’s culture, heritage, and global connections, offering
opportunities for growth, networking, and unity. It blends tradition with modern opportunities,
focusing on areas like trade and investment and celebration.”
Early registration is open till May 20 at a discounted rate of Rs.22500 for single, Rs.30000 for
double and Rs. 7500 per child. Please visit www.globalmalayaleefestival.com
Write to: registration@globalmalayaleefestival.com
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