Kochi: Kadamakudy Islands, surrounded by scenic backwaters and shrimp farms, are set to host Gramakam, a cultural festival annually with an aim to transform these islands into a thriving hub of village tourism. This festival, which is expected to bring the entire village together, will feature a series of cultural programmes from August this year to April 2025.The festivities will kick off in Aug with the Kadamakudy International Film Festival (KAIFF), a three-day event organized in association with the Kerala Chalachitra Academy. Scheduled for Aug 9-11, 2024, the festival’s inaugural theme is ‘Alternate Voices’, showcasing lesser-heard voices in the creative space. Filmmaker and academician Bimol Akoijam, an MP from Manipur and a…
