Cochin Carnival Fort Kochi
Ernakulam 14 Dec 2025 to 01 Jan 2026
The Cochin Carnival is Fort Kochi’s vibrant, annual New Year festival (late Dec-early Jan), a cultural explosion featuring parades with elephants, floats, traditional dances (Kathakali, Theyyam), beach sports (football, volleyball), cultural shows, food, and the iconic burning of the Pappanji effigy symbolizing the end of the old year, promoting themes of peace, participation, and adventure.


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