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Keralam School Kalolsavam: 14,000 Students to Showcase Talents in Asia's Biggest Arts Fest
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News18•30-09-2026, 11:30
Keralam School Kalolsavam: 14,000 Students to Showcase Talents in Asia's Biggest Arts Fest
- •Over 14,000 students will participate in 249 events at the Kerala School Kalolsavam, dubbed Asia's biggest school arts festival.
- •Ernakulam will host the five-day festival from January 4 to 8 next year, with Marine Drive as the main venue and 27 sub-venues, after a 20-year gap.
- •Students achieving A, B, and C grades will receive 20, 15, and 10 grace marks respectively, encouraging extracurricular participation.
- •General Education Minister N Samsudheen highlighted the festival's role in preserving art forms and fostering student personality development.
- •The minister also indicated potential changes to arts teacher appointment norms, similar to relaxations for physical education teachers.
Key Questions Answered
The Kerala School Kalolsavam is scheduled to be held in Kochi from January 4 to 8 next year, with Marine Drive serving as the main venue.
Over 14,000 students from across Kerala are expected to participate in 249 events during the five-day state school arts festival.
Students securing A, B, and C grades at the festival will be awarded 20, 15, and 10 grace marks respectively to encourage their extracurricular talents.
