Lokame Tharavadu a game changer for Alappuzha
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The contemporary art show will transform dynamics of cultural tourism
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The contemporary art show will transform dynamics of cultural tourism
The Lokame Tharavadu contemporary art show, along with the Alappuzha Heritage Project, has the potential to transform the dynamics of cultural tourism, according to tourism planners and stakeholders.
“For a variety of reasons this project is a game changer as it extends the footprint of Alappuzha as a destination,” said V. Venu, Additional Chief Secretary, Cultural Affairs, Planning and Economic Affairs.
He said that the art show spotlighted the destination in an entirely different perspective, which would be beneficial for the tourism industry. “For the tourists, Alappuzha is always a boarding point, a backwater destination, houseboat destination and most importantly an excursion destination. A large portion of our visitors get into a boat, cruise around
Lokame Tharavadu art show set to take Alappuzha tourism to new heights
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Lokame Tharavadu an art show all set to take Alappuzha tourism to new heights Image Source: IANS News
Lokame Tharavadu an art show all set to take Alappuzha tourism to new heights Image Source: IANS News
Alappuzha : , April 22 (IANS) Lokame Tharavadu , a major contemporary art show featuring 267 artists and over 3,000 art works including assemblages and installations that began last week in Alappuzha, has the potential to transform the dynamics of cultural tourism, according to tourism stakeholders and planners.
The show, curated by artist Bose Krishnamachari and organised by the Kochi Biennale Foundation, which also organises the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, is also a celebration of the heritage of Alappuzha, where a string of museums have been planned by Alappuzha Heritage Projects under the guidance of Muziris Heritage and funded by Kerala Tourism.