Upland Kozhikode abuzz with pre-events of Malabar River Festival

The hilly hamlet of Kodenchery typically wakes as much as watch kayakers, each beginner {and professional} kayakers, rowing downstream the Chalippuzha, practising for the International Kayaking Competition to be held as a part of the competition from July 24 to 27. River rafting can be being held in full swing right here. While worldwide kayakers are anticipated to reach inside a couple of days, a number of national-level kayakers, together with nationwide champion Amit Thapa, have already arrived at Kodenchery for apply periods and coaching budding kayakers.

The Malabar River Festival begins at Meenthullippara in Chakkittapara panchayat on July 24 the place freestyle demonstrations will probably be held. However, the inauguration will probably be held at Pulikkayam at Kodencheri on July 25, the place excessive slalom competitions in all classes are to be held. The downriver race and tremendous finals will probably be held at Pulloorampara on July 27.

The pre-events unfold throughout a number of upland villages within the district have succeeded in creating enthusiasm within the excessive vary. There are occasions reminiscent of ankling, rain stroll, farm tour, portray, mud soccer, off-road enjoyable drive, badminton match, tug-of-war, tourism seminar, biking and bullock race in Kodiyathur, Thiruvambady, Kodencheri, Koodaranhi, Puthuppadi and Perumanna grama panchayats apart from Mukkam Municipality that obtain good patronage from the area people.

The Malabar River Festival is collectively organised by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) and the Kozhikode District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) with the technical help of the Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association (IKCA).