Kerala Folk Arts Festival, Children’s Talent Competition at Global Malayalee Festival in Kochi

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The first ever Global Malayalee Festival is set to be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel on August 15–16, 2025, offering a vibrant celebration of Kerala’s culture, talent, and global achievements.

The Festival will feature the Kerala Folk Arts Festival, a Children’s Talent Competition, and the Miss Global Malayalee Pageant to elect the winner based on one’s personality, poise, confidence, presentation and intellect. Malayalees from across the globe are urged to be part of this historic event planned to be held in Kerala. Presentation of Kerala Folk Arts like Kalaripayattu, Theyam, Ottam Thullal, Parichamuttu Kali, Mappilla Pattu, Kathakali, 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 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, where Malayalee and foreign business leaders will deliberate on ways to expand business and trade investments in Kerala.

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A boat tour of the Kochi Backwaters will be arranged for those who want to go sightseeing of Kochi. The 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 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 awards will be given 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 Dignitaries 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 first ever Global Malayalee Festival planned to be held from August 15 to 16, 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 and 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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