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‘National festival’ of Kochi
Waking up from Covid-induced slumber, the 39th edition of the Cochin Carnival promises to be a gala involving all communities settled in the city. It’s time for Kochi’s darling year-ender festival — the Cochin Carnival — and artist Asif Mattancherry, 52, is busy prepping up to regale the audience with his outlandish ‘fashion show’.
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A Grand Welcome for a Glorious Year
With immense zest and zeal, thousands flock to Fort Kochi on New Year’s Eve to welcome the New Year by burning the massive statue of an old man named, Pappanji. The burning of this 35-feet huge Pappanji that stands tall amidst the crowd, just like a skyscraper symbolises the welcoming of hope and harmony.
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Green carnival on the cards
Preparations are on to ensure that the Cochin Carnival’s New Year celebrations remain “green”. Single-use plastic items, including plastic bags, plates, cups, and spoons, will not be permitted at the carnival venue at Fort Kochi. Drinking water will be provided in steel glasses to avoid the purchase of plastic bottles, and e-toilets have been set up. Separate dustbins for biodegradable and recyclable waste are also being set up.
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