Thoothukudi is all set to host the fourth edition of the “Neithal”, festival, a three-day event celebrating Tamil folk culture and artistic heritage from June 13 to June 15. Initiated by the Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, the three-day festival will take place at the V.O.C college ground in Thoothukudi.
Similar to the past few years, this year’s festival will also feature over 300 artistes from across Tamil Nadu, presenting more than 20 traditional performances belonging to the State, each evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The exciting line up of the folk art forms including “Karakattam”, “Mayilattam”, “Oyilattam”, “Devarattam”, “Parai Attam”, “Jimbala melam”, “poikkal kuthirai” etc,. were planned at the festival, offering a rich cultural experiences to the audience.
