Cochin Carnival
Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast observed during the last week of
every year in Fort Kochi in Kerala. The carnival dates back to the
Portuguese New Year revelry held here during the colonial days.
It has evolved as an occasion for the youth to enjoy the party-like
atmosphere with unique games, competitions and illumination during these
days, Fort Kochi puts on a festive look. The highlight of the Carnival
is the massive procession on the New Year Day.
Organising For The Celebration
The
procession is led by a caparisoned elephant accompanied by drums and
music, spectacular floats, different folk art forms, Panchavadyam etc.
north indian dances also figure in the festivities.
Celebration Preparations & Decorations
The
procession is led by a caparisoned elephant accompanied by drums and
music, spectacular floats, different folk art forms, Panchavadyam etc.
north indian dances also figure in the festivities.
Prime Attractions of Cochin (Kochi)
A Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty
is famous for the Bolghatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 AD.
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Originally built by the Portuguese in the mid-16th
century, the Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace is located at
Mattancherry. It was presented to the Kochi Maharaja in 1555 AD and
later taken over by the Dutch who carried out repairs and extended it
further
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A leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is
the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village
that became the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful
and colourful history.
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The oldest synagogue in India, it was built in 1586
AD by the prosperous Jewish community whose links with Kerala began in
Kodungalloor in northern Kerala.
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