A collective of literary figures and artists in Kerala have given shape to a festival with a difference, the first edition of which was staged on Sunday in Kasaragod district.
Nearly 100 writers, artists and craftsmen assembled at the residence of social activist Rajamani and presented their literary works that included poems, novels, short stories, paintings and sculptures. The programme titled GRIHANKANAM (the courtyard of the house) was held in Karat village and was marked by bonhomie and solidarity of the writers. This is a new experience,” said Shaji Thalor, a young poet, whose collection of poems was one of the books that was released during the programme.
“This is different and distinct from the Literary Festivals staged in star hotels in cities. GRIHANKANAM stood out for its simplicity and the dedication of the participants. The five-hour long programme turned out to be an event of creativity were the participants opened up their hearts without any inhibition,” said Simi Perumpilli who travelled all the way from Ernakulam to the village in north Kerala.
Illikkettu Nampoothiri, well known actor, who inaugurated event said that villages should host literary events.