The Cochin Carnival 2024 is set to make a grand return for its 41st edition, bringing two weeks of exciting festivities and cultural events to Kochi. Starting on December 8, the carnival promises to be an unforgettable celebration that blends tradition with modernity, offering something for both locals and visitors.
The festivities will kick off with a tribute to war heroes at St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi on December 8, followed by a grand flag-hoisting ceremony by MLA K.G. Maxi on December 15 at Vasco da Gama Square. This marks the official beginning of the celebrations, which will run until December 31.
The highlight of the carnival’s conclusion will be the traditional burning of the Papanji, a towering 50-foot effigy…
