Category: Festival and Events

Lokame Tharavadu (The World Is One Family) is a large-scale curated contemporary art exhibition of Malayali artists, organized by the Kochi Biennale Foundation. Over 260 artists will be exhibiting a collection of their works, to foreground each of their practices. Lokame Tharavadu is conceptualized as a congregation of the best of resident and Pravasi artists, in consonance with the Loka Kerala Sabha initiative of the government. The show will run till 30th June 2021 and will span across 6 venues in Alappuzha and Ernakulam. Admission pass will be mandatory for visiting the ‘Lokame Tharavadu’ Biennale in the wake of the ... Read more

After a gap of one year, Thrissur is all set to regain the excitement and joy of Pooram. Thrissur Pooram will be held on April 23 this year. The district is gearing up to make Pooram better without losing any of its pride. As in previous years, the festival will have all the ceremonies this time. But this time the Pooram will be with strict restrictions considering the covid situation. From the opening of the south door to the welcome of the Pooram, this Pooram will have all the Kudamattam, fireworks, and Pakal pooram. In addition, permission has been granted ... Read more

The Kashmir Tulip Festival is organized to celebrate the arrival of spring, promote tourism, and introduce visitors to the rich culture and heritage of the valley. The Tulip Festival lasts for six days. Preparations for the festival are complete. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the festival. The fair will feature a number of events, including cultural events and musical evenings. The event is designed to attract visitors from nationally and Globally. More than 25 stalls have been set up to showcase and promote rich traditions, culture, cuisine, and handicrafts. The fair will provide a unique opportunity ... Read more

Fans of inspiring food adventures are set to be immersed in an unforgettable culinary journey as Dubai Food Festival, which will be held from 25 March till 17 April, confirms the line-up for its popular Foodie Experiences series. Dubai Food Festival 2021, the 24-day citywide culinary celebration – is hosting its third edition of Foodie Experiences, featuring Masterclasses, Chef’s Tables and Experiential Dining adventures that redefine what it means to eat out. The Foodie Experiences calendar has more than 18 unique opportunities within three main categories: Masterclass, Chef’s Table and Experiential Dining. Some of the events are one night only, ... Read more

Most say history favors the victor at all times, but at the Poruvazhi Malanada Temple in Adoor, one sees the absolute opposite come to life and the antagonist is revered. Duryodhana, considered a villain in the Indian epic Mahabharata, is the mythical figure worshipped in this Temple, which also stands out for the absence of an idol or a sanctum sanctorum. Annually in March, the Temple premises come to life during its vibrant temple festival, the highlight of which is the spectacular Malanada Kettukazcha event. Also known by the name Poruvizhi Peruviruthi Malanada Malakkuda Utsavam, up to 70 to 80 ... Read more

The annual festival at the Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple situated at Kodungalloor is famous across Kerala and is known as the Kodungalloor Bharani. It takes place during the Malayalam month of Meenam (March-April). This year the festival dates are from 17-18 MAR. The main event of Bharani festival is the Aswathy Kaavutheendal, held on the day prior to Bharani asterism. And on this day devotees can witness a sea of red overruns the premises as a flurry of oracles (velichappad) dancing in a trance offer their prayers to the deity. It is a mystical experience for all who have a chance to view it. The ... Read more

Kerala has birthed and nurtured a plethora of art forms over a thousand years. Our shores have watched them evolve and flourish in various shapes and forms. Paana or Pallippaana, as it is sometimes called, is a ritual art to propitiate the goddess Bhadrakaali. Also known as Paanakali, the art form is popular in the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram. Paana is part of a three-day festival. A canopy is supported by 64 posts cut out from the Paala tree ( Alstonia scholaris) and adorned with tender palm fronds is erected near the shrine of the goddess. A stump ... Read more

Kerala, globally renowned as the God’s Own Country, is celebrated for its eclectic and diverse cuisine experiences. Kerala Cuisine Contest 2020 (KCC2020), the International Online Cooking Competition powered by Kerala Tourism, is a unique campaign aimed at inviting travelers across the globe to experience Kerala’s yummy delicacies. Some of the iconic and traditional dishes of Kerala are featured on this page. All you need to do is to cook any of these dishes at home and share the video with us. Exciting prizes await you! Of course, it’s not about the taste or the aroma but the way you celebrate ... Read more

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) unveils its comprehensive 2021 Retail Calendar, with citywide events, activations and experiences set to fully support the emirate’s economic and tourist development goals. Created to attract both residents and visitors to the city’s impressive line-up of destinations, attractions and world-class malls, the calendar is packed with 15 festival campaigns spread throughout 2021. With this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge and Diwali currently underway, plus the UAE National Day celebrations poised to begin, the announcement of DFRE’s annual program for 2021 reinforces the city’s status as the premier destination for holidays as well as memorable lifestyle ... Read more

The first major conference in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is once again hosting the most influential event in the Travel & Tourism calendar, to help lead the sector into recovery and restore millions of jobs around the world. The WTTC Global Summit will take place in a hybrid format, observing all health and safety protocols. The 20th WTTC Global Summit, delayed from Spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 ... Read more

Claimed as one of Asia’s biggest Travel Events, ATM is scheduled to take place from 16-19 MAY’21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The theme of this time is very meaningful and goes as “A new dawn for travel and tourism”. As a travel fair attended by professionals all over the world, the ATM holds great significance for the Middle East and North Africa markets. The focus of the 2021 edition will be the emerging trends in tourism and how innovation would be driving the industry forward. Adding to the attraction, and keeping up with the present times, a virtual ... Read more

Spain Tourism presents an opportunity to meet its premier suppliers all across the country on 2nd and 03rd December through Virtual Spanish Travel Show. Registration can be done through www.virtualspanishtravelshow.com . The timings of the show would be from 1400-1700hrs (IST) on both days. The show is aimed at updating the present situation of tourism in Spain to the partners and clients across the world and also to throw some light on what is being planned for the coming day. It also aims to send some positive signals to the world about the recovery of the tourism industry in Spain. ... Read more

The novel coronavirus has halted many of the usual events across Iowa, including the Iowa State Fair, that help draw tourism and income during summer. But not all of Iowa’s traditional events have been nixed: Des Moines’ Butter Cow Festival is still a go, according to a report by Des Moines Register. During what would have been the first weekend of the fair, attendees can enjoy live music from local bands, food vendors, and breweries from 4:30-11 pm on August 14 and 15 at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. The band line-up on August 14 will include Richard Arndt, Jason Brown and The Purple ... Read more

The Nepal-India-China Expo (NICE) and Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM) have been postponed to next year, due to the spread of the corona virus and its growing impact on the tourism industry. These events were scheduled to take place from June 12-15 this year. These will now be held next year and the dates will be made known later.

The ITB India, billed as the gateway to the Indian travel market, will now be held in April next year. The two-day event will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from April 7-9. The ITB India organisers will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates based on official assessment of the overall situation. It was supposed to be held this year from April 15-17. The organisers said the event has been postponed to ensure the safety of ITB India’s exhibitors, buyers and visitors, following the spread of COVID-19.