Ambassador Sreenivasan launches registration for Global Malayalee Festival in August

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At a virtual ceremony April 5, 2025, attended by leaders and representatives from more than 52 countries, Ambassador T. P. Sreenivasan, India’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vienna, and Governor for India at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, officially kickstarted early registration for the first ever Global Malayalee Festival (GMF).

The Festival is scheduled to be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Kochi August 15 and 16, 2025. Describing it as the largest ever Malayalees Sangamam, organizers have urged people of Malayalee origin “to join in this great festival of global Malayalees in our beautiful homeland, God’s Own Country.”

As Chief Patron of the GMF, Ambassador Sreenivasan expressed his whole-hearted support and urged all Malayalees to be part of the event. “This Festival is not in the name of any organization; anyone could participate in it independently without any affiliation.” Early registration with a discount is open till May 15.

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Supporters of GMF include the Kerala Government. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Minister of Public Works and Tourism P.A. Mohammed Riyas, along with Central Ministers Suresh Gopi and George Kurien are expected to attend. Other dignitaries are expected to attend as are representatives of the Royal family in the Gulf, Senior political leaders, and industry executives.

The Malayalee Festival Federation, MFF, a registered non-profit in India, is the main organization behind the GMF, which aims at offering the Malayalee diaspora ways to stay connected with their cultural heritage and economic opportunities. The MFF also supports charitable activities in Kerala, with a focus on assisting underprivileged individuals.

The major events of the festival include the first ever Global Malayalee Trade and Technology Meet, Miss Global Malayalee Pageant, and the Global Malayalee Ratna Awards, during a concluding ceremony.

“Malayalees from all over the World are invited to attend this great event, especially the new generation, born and raised outside Kerala. The Festival will be a perfect opportunity for the young generation to seek and @explore their roots and heritage,” organizers are quoted saying in the press release.

Global Malayalee Trade, Technology and Investment Meet is a major focus of the Festival. It plans to bring global leaders, visionaries, and innovations under the themes of Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation.

Referring to the other two major events that are part of the Festival, Miss Global Malayalee Pageant and Global Malayalee Ratna Awards, Chief Executive Officer of the Festiva Andrew Pappachen, said, “Global Malayalee Festival is for every Malayalee around the World, especially the new generation born and brought up in a foreign country giving them an opportunity to explore their heritage and link with the Malayalee culture.”

Managing Director of the Festival Abdulla Manjeri, noted that the meeting will revolve around four themes: 1. Innovating for a sustainable future, 2. Global Trade in the Digital Age, 3. Bridging Markets East Meets West, and, 4.The future of Trade, Trends and Predictions.

The Meet will feature keynote addresses from thought leaders, interactive workshops, and panel discussions, networking opportunities with the potential to foster collaborations that transcend borders. Abdullah urged all Global Malayalee business persons to join the Trade, Technology, and Investment Meet scheduled for August 16.

For more information, contact Abdulla Manjeri at: cmd@globalmalayaleefestival.com. Early registration until May 15 includes a 20% discount, which includes two two-night stays and all the meals, for Rs.20,000 for a single person, Rs. 26,400 for double, and Rs.6,400 for each child.  To register online, visit: www.globalmalayaleefestival.com or write to registration@globalmalayaeefestival.com.

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