Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025

The Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (Malayalam: കേരള സ്കൂൾ കലോത്സവം 2025), also referred to as the Kerala State School Arts Festival 2025, was the 63rd edition of the Kerala School Kalolsavam. It took place from 4 to 8 January in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. The festival was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Central Stadium. Over 15,000 participants competed in 250 events held across 25 venues.

During the closing ceremony at the Central Stadium, V. Sivankutty, the Minister for General Education and Labour of Kerala, presented the golden trophy to the winning district. The ceremony was attended by Malayalam film actors Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas, along with other prominent politicians from Kerala.

At the conclusion of the five-day event on 8 January 2025, Thrissur district won the championship for the 6th time in the 63-year history of the Kalolsavam. This victory comes 25 years after their last win in 1999. Thrissur secured 1008 points, with Palakkad as the first runner-up with 1007 points, and Kannur as the second runner-up with 1003 points.

The 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival in 2025 is the first arts festival to include tribal arts. This year's festival gave special importance to the rich artistic traditions of tribal communities, incorporating their art forms into the main events. This initiative marks a significant step in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Kerala's tribal communities. The inclusion of tribal arts celebrates cultural diversity and provides a prominent platform for tribal artists to showcase their unique traditions. This effort has been widely appreciated as a milestone in recognizing and honoring the cultural contributions of tribal communities in Kerala.