Festivals & Events
December:
- Cochin Carnival: Week-long festival celebrating Kochi's cosmopolitan spirit with parades, cultural programs, fireworks, and street performances. Grand finale at Ernakulathappan Temple
Odd Years (January/February):
- Kochi Biennale: International contemporary art festival with installations, exhibitions, and performances across Fort Kochi venues
August:
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race: Spectacular water festival at Vembanad Lake featuring traditional snake boat races with synchronized oarsmen
Throughout Year:
- Temple Festivals: Ernakulathappan Temple (annual), Thrippunithura Pooram, and various church and mosque celebrations
- Seasonal Events: Art walks, night markets, and cultural programs hosted by various venues
Holidays: Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct), Christmas (25 Dec), local temple holidays