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Kerala State School Arts Festival

Kalolsavam| Intensity rules Kathaprasangam stage

At a competition dominated by girls, everything from epics to innovative storylines were explored. Several elderly persons were seen among the audience, savouring the art form that was a part of their youth

Kalolsavam| Drummers steal hearts with an impressive show on final day

Kalolsavam 2024 | Major changes to Kerala School Arts Festival in coming years to reflect changing times, says Minister V. Sivankutty

Kalolsavam | Spectators throng venues, offering wholehearted support to talents

Kalolsavam | Dominance of Aranmula style at Vanchipattu competition

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Kerala State School Arts Festival is one of the biggest arts and cultural events of Asia. Held annually during December-January period, thousands of public school students from all 14 districts participate in hundreds of events, from Kathakali and Bharatanatyam to story-writing and monoact. The district with most points takes home the prestigious Golden Trophy.

The team from Seethi Sahib HSS, Taliparamba, Kannur, presenting Arabic drama (HS) at the State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Sunday.

Kalolsavam | Away from spotlight, yet promoting creative expressions in Arabic, Sanskrit

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Ananya K. of CHM HSS, Elayavoor, Kannur performing Mappilapattu (HS Girls) at State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Sunday.

Kalolsavam | With sincere renditions, Mappilapattu sees good performances

M. Abhinand with his grandfather Kalamandalam Parameswaran and mother Jayashree. All of them are Ottan Thullal performers.

Kalolsavam | Ottan Thullal runs in this family

Mohamed Naeem C.S. of Mountseena EMHS, Pathiripala, Palakad, who bagged A grade in mono-act (HS Boys) at the Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Saturday.

Kalolsavam | Contemporary themes rule mono-act stage

A student performing mimicry (higher secondary, boys).

Kalolsavam | When beatboxing takes over mimicry

Policemen distributing watermelon slices to students at the police pavilion.

Kalolsavam | Policemen turn Good Samaritans

A help desk set up by the State Women and Child Development at the venue of the State School Arts Festival in Kollam.

Kalolsavam | In a first, psycho-social help desks at school arts festival

Devadarsan P., SRM HSS, Ram Nagar, Kasaragod, participates in the guitar (HSS) competition at the State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Friday.

Kalolsavam | Tunes of western music fill the hall as guitarists prove their prowess

Nandana B.J. of St. Therese’s Convent G.H.S.S, Neyyattinkara, Thirivananthapuram, who bagged A grade in folk dance (HS) at the State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Friday.

Kalolsavam | Subaltern angst to the fore at folk dance contest

Students of GHSS Kokkallur, Kozhikode, perform the play Kumaru in the drama competition at the Kerala School Arts Festival in Kollam on Friday.

Kalolsavam | Stage throws up nuggets of pure delight

Emilia Ann Sam of CMSHS, Punnavely, Pathanamthitta, who bagged A grade in English recitation (HS) at the State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Friday.

Kalolsavam | A mixed bag of old and new in English recitation

Choreographed performance of the official State School Arts Festival song by Asha Sharath and students at the Kerala State Youth Fest in Kollam on Thursday.

Kalolsavam | Curtains go up on 62nd edition of Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam

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Team from Sacred Heart Girls High School, Bharananganam, performing English skit (HS) at State School Arts Festival in Kollam on Thursday.

Kalolsavam | English skits bring to fore socially relevant issues, winning applause from audience

Kalolsavam | Soulful renditions of ghazals at school arts festival attracts crowds

The team from CKG Memorial HSS, Chingapuram, Kozhikode, performing Arabanamuttu (H.S category) at Kerala State School Festival in Kollam on Thursday.

Kalolsavam | Arabanamuttu event features exceptional performances

Participants strike a pose during the group dance competition at the Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam on January 4, 2024.

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2024 winners | Points table and results – Final Day

The Hindu Bureau

Kalolsavam 2024 in photos | Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam

The Hindu Bureau

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the 62nd Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam on January 4, 2024.

Kalolsavam | Curtains go up on 62nd edition of Kerala State School Arts Festival in Kollam

The Hindu Bureau

Students of Silver Hills Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, rehearsing group dance ahead of the State School Arts Festival beginning in Kollam on Thursday.

Malabar districts continue their juggernaut

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