School arts festival gold cup gets rousing welcome in Thrissur

The gold cup to be awarded to the champion district at the State School Arts Festival received an enthusiastic and colourful welcome as it arrived in the district as part of a grand procession on Monday. The trophy was accorded a warm reception across various Assembly constituencies, marked by strong public participation and festive spirit.

The district-level official reception began at the Chalakudy Government Boys Higher Secondary School, where a public meeting was inaugurated by MLA Saneesh Kumar Joseph. District Collector Arjun Pandian presided over the function.

The procession, which started from Chalakudy South Service Road, reached Government Boys Higher Secondary School accompanied by Student Police Cadets, Scouts, and traditional percussion. Public representatives, students, teaching and non-teaching staff, officials of the Education department, PTA members, and local residents joined the march, turning it into a vibrant celebration.

After the day’s procession, the trophy was brought to the Wadakkanchery Sub Treasury. The next phase of the district tour will begin on January 13 from the Wadakkanchery Government Boys Higher Secondary School.

Thrissur District Deputy Director of Education P.M. Balakrishnan and Chalakudy Municipal Chairperson Alice Shibu, among others, attended the event.