The 15th edition of Malabar Mahotsavam, an annual cultural fete of the region, will bagan at a glittering function in Calicut yesterday. The four-day event was inaugurated in the presence of Kerala Tourism Minister A P Anil Kumar.
The inaugural function witnessed Ramya Nambeesan enthralling audience at the main venue, the Kozhikode beach, followed by a ‘Ghazal ki Mehfil’ by Bhupindher Singh.
On the second day, Benny Dayal and Sayanora will lead a music programme, also at the main venue.
Theatre festival, classical music and dance fete would also be held at Model School grounds and Tali Heritage Open Stage respectively on the same day.
Literary, folk festivals, Manipuri classical dance and martial art performance would also be staged at different venues.
The concluding day will witness performance by noted singer Hariharan at the beach in the presence of Union Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran and State Social Welfare Minister M K Muneer, organisers said. (UNI)
