First International Beach Festival in Kerala

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The 'Spice Coast' in the far north of Kerala, popularly known as North Malabar, is celebrating myriad colours and the 'Bekal International Beach Festival' from 24 December.

Important facts

• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the 10-day first International Beach Festival.

• The festival reflects the entirety and essence of the cultural and artistic uniqueness of the state.

• It showcases the country's rich cultural diversity and magnificence in the majestic Bekal Beach Park.

• Around five lakh people from all over the world enjoy this festival at three places of Chandragiri, Tejaswini and Payaswini.

• The festival reflects a cross-section of culture and the unique identity of the land.

• More than 1,000 international, national and local artists performed at the Beach Festival.

Bekal International Beach festival 

• It is organised by Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) in association with the District Tourism Promotion Council, Kudumbashree, Asmi Holidays, and the local self-government bodies in the district.