Art festivals reconnect the broken threads of learning: Keralam CM Satheesan

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurates the State CBSE Sahodaya Kalotsav at Holy Grace Academy, Mala on Friday.

Art festivals are much more than competitions; they are celebrations that bring joy to children and reconnect the broken threads of learning, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Friday. Inaugurating the State CBSE Sahodaya Kalotsav 2026 at Holy Grace Academy, Mala, he said such festivals provided children with a platform to showcase their talents and explore their creative potential.

“When the threads of joy in learning are occasionally broken, it is the arts festivals that bring them together again,” he said. The Sahodaya Kalotsav has evolved into a major platform for students from CBSE schools across Keralam to present their talents, he added.

Recalling the nostalgic memories associated with school arts festivals, Mr. Satheesan said the experience was not confined to participants alone. Those who came to watch the performances, cheer the contestants and work behind the scenes also became part of the celebration. The camaraderie and shared moments made arts festivals memorable experiences for everyone, he said.

Dr. Joji Paul, president of the Confederation of Kerala Sahodaya Complexes, presided over the function.

Benny Behanan, MP; MLAs Ramesh Pisharody, Thomas Unniyadan, K. Rajan and Saneesh Kumar Joseph; former Education Minister Prof. C. Raveendranath; and Confederation treasurer Fr. George Punchayil CMI were among those present.