The district administration and District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) will jointly organise Onam celebrations at Kottakkunnu tourism park from August 26 to 30.Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty will inaugurate the celebrations at 6 p.m. on August 26. Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer will preside over the function. Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar and Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji and E.T. Mohammed Basheer, MP, will attend.The five-day celebrations will include music, theatre, folk and traditional performances. The opening day will feature the Kanaran Show by Harish Kanaran and Nirmal Palazhi, followed by a music programme by Fazila Banu and her troupe.Kalamandalam Vivek will present Chakyarkoothu on August 27, followed by a live music show led by playback singer Anwar Sadath.The August 28 programme will include Oppana and Kolkali by the Edarikode troupe, folk songs by Nizhal folk band, and performances featuring Theyyam, Thira and Kali.Tholpavakoothu and a Sufi qawwali night will be held on August 29. The celebrations will conclude on August 30 with Thiruvathira by Sivaganga Valanchery and the Smrithigeetham music show led by playback singer Afsal. Published - August 24, 2026 07:29 pm IST