The 62nd edition of the Kerala State School Arts Festival got under way with a colourful opening ceremony in Kollam district on January 4 (Thursday). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the fete at Asramam Maidan, the main venue of the event.
The grand spectacle of arts features some 14,000 contestants showcasing their talents in 239 events in the 2024 edition. Competitions are being held across 24 venues.
The organisers have set up a 60,000-sq.ft pandal at Asramam Maidan that can accommodate over 10,000 persons at a time.
The festival concludes on January 8.
As is customary, the district with most points at the end of the competitions will take home the coveted Gold Cup.
Here are the district-wise Gold Cup points for the 2024 edition.
1. Kollam: 51
2. Pathanamthitta: 44
3. Alappuzha: 47
4. Idukki: 46
5. Ernakulam: 50
6. Thrissur: 51
7. Palakkad: 51
8. Malappuram: 51
9. Kozhikode: 53
10. Kannur: 55
11. Kasaragod: 44
12. Kottayam: 45
13. Wayanad: 39
14. Thiruvananthapuram: 45
(Last updated at 5.20 p.m. on January 4)
