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Soorya Festival

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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; 47 years ago (1977)

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Festival schedule". The Hindu. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Soorya Festival". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "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.