Doha: The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Qatar, is set to mark Kerala Piravi 2025 with grand celebrations on Saturday, 1st November, at ICC Ashoka Hall from 7 pm onwards. Organized in association with the ICC Malayalam Literature Club and ICC Malayali AOs, the event aims to honour the formation of Kerala and pay tribute to its timeless traditions, rich culture, and artistic heritage.
The evening promises to immerse the audience in Kerala’s cultural splendour, featuring an array of traditional performances including the rhythmic Chenda Melam and various classical art forms that embody the true essence of “God’s Own Country.” Adding to the festive ambience, a Kerala Food Festival will offer authentic dishes, giving visitors a taste of home through the flavours and aromas of Kerala’s traditional cuisine.
To make the celebration even more engaging, ICC has announced two exciting contests - a Kerala-themed Reels Making Contest that encourages creative visual storytelling, and a Quiz Contest focusing on Kerala’s history, politics, literature, cinema, culture, and art. These contests aim to inspire cultural pride and active participation among the Malayali community in Qatar.
Renowned Malayalam lyricist and poet Mr. Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The musical segment will feature a soulful Sopana Sangeetham performance by Dr. Thrissur Krishnakumar, a celebrated percussionist known for his mastery of the Edakka, along with his contributions as a Carnatic vocalist and music educator. On this occasion, ICC will also felicitate the Malayalam Heads of Department (HODs) from various schools in recognition of their contributions to promoting the Malayalam language and culture.
The celebration is being organized with the wholehearted support of 52 Malayali associations affiliated with ICC. Key ICC office bearers including A.P. Manikantan (President), P.N. Babu Rajan (Advisory Council Chairman), Shantanu Deshpande (Vice President), Abraham K Joseph (General Secretary), Pradeep Pillai, Afsal Abdulmajeed, Biswajit Banerji, Nandini Abbagouni, Ravindra Prasad, and Venkappa Bhagavatula expressed their enthusiasm in making this celebration a memorable tribute to Kerala’s cultural legacy. The ICC extends a warm invitation to all community members to join this vibrant and nostalgic celebration of Kerala Piravi 2025.
