Global Tourism Group Applauds Pulikkali Artistes

Speedy Summary

• A group of Responsible Tourism (RT) enthusiasts from 10 countries visited Kerala as part of an eight-day Cultural Exchange Program, coinciding with Onam celebrations (September 4-11).
• The programme aims to promote Kerala’s harvest festival on a global platform while showcasing its cultural richness.
• The delegation experienced Pulikkali, a traditional Onam art form featuring “human-tigers,” with some visitors trying costumes and others joining in the dance movements.
• Visitors interacted closely with Pulikkali artistes and observed their preparations at Sitaram Mill Lane’s camp.
• Tour participants included individuals from the U.K., France, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, taiwan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Romania. Academicians, RT leaders, researchers also accompanied them.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Kerala’s integration of its Responsible Tourism Mission with cultural promotion during Onam appears to be a well-thoght-out initiative aimed at enhancing global awareness about local traditions such as Pulikkali. By providing international visitors first-hand experiences of this vibrant art form and facilitating interactions with performers behind the scenes, the state leverages tourism not just for economic benefit but also for cultural diplomacy.

Expanding visibility through strategic partnerships and immersive programmes strengthens Kerala’s campaign to position itself as a leading destination blending heritage tourism with responsible practices. Though,the initiative needs sustained follow-ups to translate such cultural exchanges into broader participation or deeper appreciation among foreign communities.

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