The twelve-day ’Vasantholsavam’ and light show, organised by the Department of Tourism, opened in the city on Wednesday evening, offering a visual treat of an amazing range of flowers and stunning illuminations, elevating the festive ambience of Christmas and the New Year.
“The light show is designed to align with its theme ‘Illuminating Joy, Spreading Harmony,’ highlighting Kerala’s communal harmony and social unity,” said Minister for Tourism and Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas, who inaugurated the festival.
“The Tourism department is focusing on every vertical of the State’s tourism sector whether it is beach tourism, high range experiences, cinema tourism or wellness tourism,” Mr. Riyas said.
Welcoming the year 2026, an illuminated giant sleigh pulled by reindeer is installed at the iconic entrance of Kanakakkunnu Palace ground.
The light show has immersive walkways lined with oversized, glowing floral and leaf-like structures in shades of purple and white, designed to create a whimsical garden atmosphere.
