KERALYEEM – GOD’S OWN COUNTRY IN FESTIVE MOODS
The concept of KERALYEEM is being described as a sole, unique and unifying feeling among Keralites around the world, fostering a sense of oneness and connection with people from all walks of life. This sentiment of unity and solidarity is often found in communities that share a common cultural or regional identity. Cultural and regional identities can play a significant role in shaping one’s sense of belonging and can serve as a source of pride and unity for people from a particular region or background. It’s not uncommon for individuals from the same region or culture to feel a strong bond with each other, even when living in different parts of the world. This sense of oneness and shared identity can be a powerful force for building connections and support networks, celebrating cultural heritage, and promoting unity among people of a specific background.
Kerala is budding as a national role model for its outstanding achievements in development. KERALYEEM is a significant initiative aimed at showcasing Kerala’s progress to the world, a state that takes immense pride in its accomplishments across diverse sectors, including public administration, healthcare, agricultural prosperity, women’s empowerment, law and order, and education, among others. From November 1st to 7th, 2023, KERALYEEM will embark on a comprehensive mission to unveil the remarkable journey of Kerala’s development and accomplishments spanning the past seven decades. The ultimate goal of Keraleeyam is to shape a new Kerala characterized by excellence, fostering socio-economic prosperity across the state, promoting sustainable development in all sectors, and crafting forward-looking development policies.
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, inaugurated the Keraleeyam festival, which is set to run for a week. This festival aims to illuminate the richness of the state’s ethnic traditions, showcase the intricate journey of its transformation into a modern state, and symbolize the promising future of its transition into a knowledge-based economy. This seven-day extravaganza promises an immersive experience that celebrates Kerala’s history and its political evolution while shedding light on the impact of modernity on the state. Various art forms, installations, and stage performances will vividly depict the interplay between modernity and tradition within Kerala society. The event witnessed the presence of a prominent gathering, including politicians, film stars, celebrities, and celebrities and leaders from various fields.
This seven-day extravaganza promises an immersive experience that celebrates Kerala’s history and its political evolution while shedding light on the impact of modernity on the state. Various art forms, installations, and stage performances will vividly depict the interplay between modernity and tradition within Kerala society. KERALYEEM viewed through the lens of an artist, is a charismatic, classic connectivity of cultural and artistic expression. It unfolds over seven days in the charming embrace of Kerala State in India, from the first of November to the seventh, much like the blooming of a poetic flower. This festival is a sanctuary for artists and a playground for creativity. – WILLIAMSJI MAVELI
