Mojitos by the sea
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Mixologist Mervyn Payaso demonstrates the theatre of his craft and brings mocktails out of pubs on to the streets of Kochi
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Mixologist Mervyn Payaso demonstrates the theatre of his craft and brings mocktails out of pubs on to the streets of Kochi Mervyn Payaso oscillates the cocktail shaker like a juggler. The mixologist, who relocated from Bengaluru to Kochi during the COVID-19 disruption last year, has set up Rendezvous, an alfresco counter, by the sea in Vasco Da Gama Square in Fort Kochi.
Rendezvous is a pop-up a table and two stools under a garden umbrella in the charming cobblestone square under century-old rain trees. Fancy mojitos and fizzy fruit drinks make the menu; ‘Conversations & Queries’ scribbled on a black board adds to the wonder. The unusual stall has been drawing curious crowds since its opening in November 2020.
Arts Space Kochi project gets under way
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It aims to offer space for artists and performers to present their works
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It aims to offer space for artists and performers to present their works
In an effort to encourage arts, particularly in public spaces, the Kochi Corporation launched an ‘Arts Space Kochi’ project on Monday.
The project kicked off with an inaugural event at the cultural corner of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) at Jos Junction.
Actor Jayasurya inaugurated the event. An earlier conversation between Mayor M. Anilkumar and Mr. Jayasurya had sparked off the idea for the project. “The aim is to turn Kochi into the State’s cultural capital,” Mr. Anilkumar said.
Lull in New Year revelry in Fort Kochi
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Slow progress of work by CSML in heritage zone making matters worse
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Dark clouds gather over the Fort Kochi beach as police stand guard to ensure New Year’s eve revelry stays within the prescribed limits.
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Slow progress of work by CSML in heritage zone making matters worse
The noticeable lull in tourist arrivals owing to the pandemic situation, especially to Fort Kochi, hitherto the hub for New Year celebrations in the district, has been further dampened by the slow progress of work undertaken by Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) in the heritage zone.
Cochin Carnival cancelled due to COVID-19 scare in Kerala ANI | Updated: Dec 22, 2020 18:17 IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 22 (ANI): Cochin Carnival, the biggest annual year-end celebration in Kerala cancelled in a wake of the coronavirus situation in the state, said the founding chairman of the Carnival KJ Sohan.
Sohan, who was also the former mayor of Kochi, said the Carnival which used to hold at the Vasco da Gama Square in Fort Kochi every year has been cancelled. This will be the first time in history since 1984 that the carnival, which normally sees the participation of more than five lakh people, is cancelled, he said.
CSML invites designs for Streets for People challenge
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Initiative aims at promoting pedestrian-friendly and safe public places
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Initiative aims at promoting pedestrian-friendly and safe public places
Aimed at promoting pedestrian-friendly, child-friendly and safe and happy public spaces / streets in Kochi, Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) has invited designs from the public for the Streets for People challenge.
It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Smart Cities Mission to encourage people to create a flagship walking initiative in cities, focusing on placemaking, liveability, and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods.
The designs should have fair distribution of spaces, safety, and security for all users, comfort, sensitivity to local surroundings, liveability and environmental stability, pedestrian-friendly streets, activity area, shopping area, interaction spaces, and kids play area.