Wed Nov 20 20:27:21 UTC 2024: ## Kozhikode School Arts Festival Underway: City Sub-District Takes Early Lead
**Kozhikode, November 21, 2024** – The Kozhikode Revenue District School Arts Festival kicked off Wednesday with a vibrant display of talent from over 12,000 students across Upper Primary, High School, and Higher Secondary categories. The City sub-district emerged as an early frontrunner, securing 160 points, closely followed by Koduvally with 158 points. Chevayur and Mukkam sub-districts are tied for third place with 153 points each.
Among individual schools, Memunda HSS from Thodannur sub-district is leading the overall championship race with 57 points, with Silver Hills HSS (Chevayur), CKGMHSS (Melady), and GHSS (Perambra) trailing closely.
The festival, spread across 20 venues and featuring 319 categories, showcased a diverse range of performances. Wednesday’s events included Thiruvathirakkali, Kerala Nadanam, group songs, Kuchipudi, mime, mono acts, group dances, Yakshaganam, Vattappatt, light music, and Panchavadyam.
Writer Benyamin, inaugurating the festival, praised Kozhikode’s rich artistic tradition and its inclusive spirit. Mayor Beena Philip presided over the ceremony, which also featured a welcome song by 30 district music teachers and a welcome dance by a group of dance teachers.
The festival continues through [end date not provided in original text], with upcoming events including Oppana, drama, Ottanthullal, Bharatanatyam, skits, percussion instrumentals, folk dance, Mappilappattu, and Malayappulaya Aattam. The competition promises a captivating showcase of the region’s young artistic talent.
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