A line-drawing series portraying the cultural diversity of the State from Kanyakumari to Kasaragod was unveiled at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Monday. The 1,000 sq.ft. installation has found its place in the departure hall of the domestic terminal of the airport at Shangumukhom.
From the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari to Bekal Fort in Kasaragod, numerous tourist, cultural and heritage attractions have been depicted in the series curated by artist Yaga Sreekumar.
Kovalam Light House, Napier Museum, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Palayam Juma Masjid and Palayam St. Joseph’s Church, the Kalmandapam and Kanai Kunhiraman’s Malsya Kanyaka at Shangumukhom, Secretariat building, Jatayu statue in Kollam, 19th century Punalur suspension bridge, Sabarimala Temple in Pathanamthitta and Konni Eco-Tourism Centre are all part of the series.
Cultural landmarks of Kerala such as vallamkali (snake boat race), houseboats, cheenavala (Chinese fishing nets), Muziris, Thrissur Pooram, Kerala Kalamandalam, Tipu Sultan’s Fort at Palakkad, Pathemari, Wayanad ghat and Theyyam are included in the series.
Passengers arriving at the airport can enjoy the cultural diversity of Kerala and Kanyakumari through this film series, said a release issued by the airport here on Monday.
