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Reflective Lecture by Dr. Meena Kandasamy [2 Jan]
Poet, novelist, and activist Dr. Meena Kandasamy delivers a reflective lecture on Tamil identity—exploring womanness, Tamilness, caste, and the politics of language.
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Rhythm Activities & Non-Competitive Games [2 Jan]
Join Blaise Joseph and the ABC Art Room Team for rhythm activities and non-competitive games—a full-day workshop exploring play, movement, and collaborative creativity without winners or losers.
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Art Room Material Exploration [2 Jan]
Drop in to the ABC Art Room for a day of creative exploration—work with natural materials, experiment freely, and make art in a non-competitive, fearless space open to all ages.
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Wetspace Noise Drips 4.0 [2-4 Jan]
Experimental sound, noise, and multichannel sonic practices return to Mattancherry. Wetspace Noise Drips 4.0 brings DIY electronics, custom synthesizers, and cross-disciplinary performance across three days at Forplay Society.
Cochin Carnival 2025
Your complete guide to Cochin Carnival 2025 in Fort Kochi—event timings, venues, competitions, and the famous Pappanji burning.
The Ultimate Guide & Map to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025 Venues
Kochi-Muziris Biennale is finally here. Browse through Daily Schedules, Highlights, Events, Galleries, Artists in this ultimate guide
Fish
A Kashmiri fish swims through myth and militarization. Salman Khursheed Lone's animation intertwines folklore, sacred ponds, concertina wires, and the endurance of living under occupation.
The house that remembers
Termite traces, sawdust figures, cow dung and plastic—four artists gather what is often discarded, assembling a slow archive of impermanence that refuses disappearance.
Mobile Stories: Mobile Canvas Workshop
Visual storytelling outcomes from a three-day mobile phone workshop screen at ABC Art Room. Exploring observation, sound, light, and narrative—stories born from the device we carry every day.
Kochi’s Burning Pappanji
Experience Pappanji, Fort Kochi’s New Year ritual. This midnight burning of a giant effigy celebrates Kerala’s deep Portuguese and Jewish history.
The Conference of Anti-Apocryphal Beings
Twelve Kashmir students summon folklore figures that refuse erasure—winter demons, forest spirits, and the Braid-Chopper—in a sculptural "conference" that's forensic, political, and unforgettable.
Imagined Ecosystem: Where Decay Meets Dwelling
Two young artists reimagine home and habitat. Insects become companions. Rooms become ecosystems. A quiet meditation on where we end and the world begins.
15,000 Expressions of Fragility
15,000 terracotta pieces, each sold for one rupee. Durgesh Prajapati and 14 Kumhar artisans transform traditional pottery into powerful contemporary art.
Re-Seen Cockroach
Sharan B transforms what most ignore—dried leaves, fish bones, and wood scraps—into delicate sculptures like "Re-Seen Cockroach." This work at Students’ Biennale Kochi invites us to find beauty in overlooked wonders and reconsider the creatures we often dismiss.
Who is the Print-er?
Anurag Singraur transforms discarded printers into "rod-bots" in "Who is the Print-er?" for Students’ Biennale Kochi. This kinetic installation explores the labor of creation and the poetry of e-waste, turning mechanical movement into art.
Between Rooms
A collaboration by Astha Tiwari, Subham Das, and Sagarika Sarkar exploring the intimate architecture of home. Using wood, canvas, and found objects, "Between Rooms" asks if our bodies become archives of memory. A hauntingly familiar installation from Banaras Hindu University at Kochi Biennale
Inheritance of the Hand
Inheritance of the Hand by Mohammad Riyaz and Aman Kumar Bavariya uses manjarpat fabric to explore colonial resistance, farmer struggles, and memory. This collaboration for Students’ Biennale Kochi 2024 turns raw muslin into a powerful canvas of history and dignity
Hidden Food Spots
Hidden spots in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry for authentic samosas, jalebis, dhoklas, lassis, erachi choru, parottas and more
Beer & Wine Places
Find the best spots for beer and wine in Fort Kochi. Visit local favorites like Seagull for seaside drinks, and Francis for a chill vibe.
Kerala Traditional Meals (Sadhya)
Looking for a traditional Kerala Sadhya? Check our list of local favorites. Most spots serve meals only during lunch, so plan your visit early.
Experience Pigeon Feeding at Fort Kochi’s Jain Temple: A Fun Mid-Day Activity
Delve into the century-old tradition of pigeon feeding at the Jain Temple near Gujarati Road to experience one of the many enchanting cultural aspects of Fort Kochi.
A Guide for Book Lovers in Fort Kochi: Best Bookstores in Town
Discover the charm of the curated collection of books found in the independent and quaint bookstores in Fort Kochi that enriches the cultural experience of travellers and explorers.
Music and Memories: Inside the Mehboob Memorial Orchestra
A cultural journey into the heart of Kochi's musical heritage and the legacy of Deccani Muslim tradition preserved by Mehboob Memorial Orchestra.
A Day at the Paradesi Synagogue
Aleppey's latest expedition — into the heart of Fort Kochi’s purrfound cultural relic: the Paradesi Synagogue.
Tibetan Cuisine in Fort Kochi
Explore the unique flavors of Tibet in coastal Kerala. Our guide covers cozy spots near Santa Cruz Basilica serving authentic momos and noodles. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
Painting Outside the Litter Box: A Cat’s Guide to Allyship
...I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of gratitude in my fur. It's so much easier in the cat world. We don’t really care for labels. Gender isn't that popular a concept, as are most boxes that aren't cardboard.
Library Hunt in Fort Kochi: Discover the Best Reading Hotspots and Book Havens
Exploring the various libraries and reading rooms of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Kochi Water Metro: Routes, timings, tips
Making Kochi Water Metro more accessible to the travelers & humans of Kochi. Carefully curated water metro route maps, timings, feeder buses, tips and more.
Local Cat's Guide to Fort Kochi's Cafés
As Fort Kochi's self proclaimed resident café cat, I spend my days prowling between the best coffee, food spots in town, napping in sunny windowsills, and observing your peculiar two-legged behaviors.
Mesmerized by Kathakali
Allow me to take you into the world of Kathakali—a fascinating dance-drama that originates from Kerala, India.