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Venue:<\/b> Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mesmerizing natural beauty, a treasure trove of rich culture and traditions, pleasant climate, a bunch of nature’s blessings in the form of breathtaking hill stations, gorgeous rivers, spectacular waterfalls, sandy beaches, beautiful backwaters, evergreen forests,<\/strong> and a wide range of animal and bird species and a foodie paradise serving irresistible ethnic cuisines, the exquisitely incredible <\/span>Kerala<\/b> is bound to enthrall everyone with its spellbinding offerings, making it the most captivating tourist attraction in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the equally enchanting villages constitute a prominent tourist spot in <\/span>Kerala, stealing the hearts of many tourists visiting the state.The traditional villages of Kerala are worth visiting, offering a refreshing experience and a peaceful ambience amidst astounding beauty. The beautiful villages around Kovalam<\/strong> and near Ernakulam city<\/strong> host several fairs and exhibitions attracting hundreds of tourists, giving them a chance to get a glimpse of the traditional village ambience, culture, art and crafts of Kerala.<\/p>\n

The most popular one is the Kerala Village Fair, often held at the famous Kovalam Beach<\/strong>, a scenic beach location in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The serene and scenic Kovalam Beach bustles with tourists from all across the world during the Kerala Village Fair, which will commence on 15th January 2020.<\/p>\n

Kerala Village Fair:<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>10-day-<\/b>long vibrant <\/span>Kerala Village Fair <\/b>revolves around dance, music, food and exhibitions, which are known as “<\/span>Gramam<\/b>” in the local ethnicity. It is held every year during mid-January at <\/span>Kovalam Beach,<\/b> which is a favourite hotspot of tourists visiting <\/span>Kerala. Kovalam <\/b>is even included in the Indian travel package of tourists during the fair season, apart from the beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main idea behind <\/span>Kerala Village Fair<\/b> is to bring to light the age-old traditions and customs of Kerala by creating a replica of an entire village in<\/span> traditional Kerala style<\/b>. Artisans from various places across <\/span>Kerala <\/b>are hired to recreate the entire village based on the bygone days of rural <\/span>Kerala<\/b> for the Fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The traditional <\/span>‘Nalukettu’<\/b>, supposed to be the luxurious home of the upper-class in <\/span>Kerala,<\/b> is set up near <\/span>Kovalam Beach<\/b> to form the venue of the Fair. Woods and tiles are used to recreate the <\/span>‘Nalukettu’,<\/b> and the open-air courtyard is its main highlight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Various kinds of items of the bygone era, like Priceless Furniture in Mahogany, Teak, and Sandalwood, Ethnic Jewellery, Exquisite paintings, Spice Bowls, Shields and Swords, Old Musical Instruments, Palmyra Fans, Majestic four Poster Beds, etc, are displayed inside the<\/span> ‘Nalukettu’ <\/b>that forms an endearing attraction which reflects an aura of the olden days. <\/span><\/p>\n

The courtyard of the house is decorated with colourful floral decorations known as Pookalam, which adds to its beauty. The folk dance forms like <\/span>Kathakali<\/b>, <\/span>Mohiniyattam<\/b>, <\/span>Thiruvathirakali<\/b>, etc, and traditional music festivities are performed in the huge open-air auditorium in the backdrop of the captivating <\/span>\u2018Nalukettu\u2019<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Theyyam Performance at Kovalam Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides <\/span>‘Nalukettu’<\/b>, the <\/span>Kerala Village Fair<\/b> also showcases a model of <\/span>Chayakada<\/b> (village teashops), which offers authentic Kerala Food and <\/span>Kamalagramam <\/b>(artisan homesteads), which displays traditional artefacts of Kerala, including jewellery and handicrafts. <\/span><\/p>\n

The traditional Kerala delicacies like <\/span>Kappa <\/b>(tapioca) <\/span>and Meen<\/b> (fish) <\/span>Curry<\/b>, <\/span>Puttu<\/b> (steamed rice cake) <\/span>and Kadala<\/b> (chickpeas) <\/span>curry<\/b>, <\/span>Pazhampori <\/b>(banana fritters), <\/span>Paripuvada <\/b>(lentil fritters), etc, served at the <\/span>Chayakada <\/b>are worth their taste. <\/span><\/p>\n

One can also relish the taste of refreshing chai, tender coconut, lime juice, etc, from the <\/span>Chayakada<\/b>. From handmade jewellery to intricately carved furniture, one can find some of the most traditional and appreciable artworks of Kerala at <\/span>Kamalagramam<\/b> and also shop for some souvenirs. You’ll also get an opportunity to watch the talented craftsmen working on traditional spinning wheels and handlooms at the Fair.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Will you Experience?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Portraying the rustic simplicity and ethnic charm of <\/span>Kerala<\/b> in the bygone era, the vibrant <\/span>Kerala Village Fair<\/b> offers an enriching experience for tourists as well as locals. It helps us to witness what Kerala used to be in its yesteryears. The replica of traditional <\/span>‘Nalukettu’, ‘Chayakada’ <\/b>and<\/span> ‘Kamalagramam’ <\/b>gives an authentic ambience of ancient <\/span>Kerala <\/b>which cannot be described in words.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fair is so lively with dance, music, and eye-catching exhibitions. To watch the traditional Folk dance forms like <\/span>Kathakali<\/b>, <\/span>Mohiniyattam<\/b>, etc, is an added delight during the Fair. One can taste the best of authentic Kerala delicacies at the fair and be amazed at the brilliant craftsmanship of the artisans from <\/span>Kerala.<\/b> The way they work on traditional spinning wheels and handlooms is quite amazing and a new experience for the tourists. Ethnic dresses, jewellery, and handicrafts are put on display for tourists to buy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Popular Tourist Attractions Near Kovalam:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The blissfully enchanting <\/span>Kovalam<\/b> is fully packed with a lot of tourist attractions that are delightful as well as experiential. Some of them are:<\/span><\/p>\n