Soorya Festival

The Soorya Festival is one of the world's largest arts festivals, which in 2017 spans 111 days and featured 2,000 artists from across India.[1][2][3] It is the biggest art and cultural event in Kerala.[3][4] The Soorya Festival features various art forms and events, including film festivals, theater festivals, dance, music, painting and photography exhibitions.[3] Established in 1977, it takes place annually in Thiruvananthapuram city in the Indian state of Kerala, in the months of September to January.[5]

Soorya Festival
Aarti Nayak performing in Jalsa ghar
GenreArts festival
Dates21 September 2017 – 10 January 2018 (exact dates vary each year)
Location(s)Thiruvananthapuram
CountryIndia
Years active1977–present
Founded1977
Websitesooryaindia.com

References
  1. "Festival schedule". The Hindu. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "Soorya Festival". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  3. "Soorya festival set to begin today". The Hindu. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  4. "111-day Surya festival begins today". Times of India. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  5. "Programme Schedule". Soorya Festival. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
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