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TNIE lensman T P Sooraj brings you glimpses from the Kochi Metro Sahodaya Kalotsav

Students of Assisi Vidyaniketan, Kakkanad, performs group dance TP SOORAJ@The New Indian Express.Kochi.

The Kochi Metro Sahodaya Kalotsav 2025 continues in full swing at Sacred Heart CMI Public School, Thevara. The three-day festival, which began on Thursday, has drawn over 4,400 students from 65 CBSE schools, turning it indeed into a convergence of dance, music, theatre and more.

It opened with 95 stage events following earlier non-stage rounds that saw St Mary’s Public School, Thamarachal, leading the tally, ahead of Naipunnya Public School, Thrikkakara, and Vidyodaya School, Thevakkal.

Nakshatra V Chand of HDPY HSS Paravur performs Bharathanatyam

Students getting ready for Oppana

Angelina Gil of Viswajyothi Public School, Angamaly

Sohan Suraj of Viswajyothi Public School, Angamaly, performs folk dance

Folk dance, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and elocution events took the spotlight on Day One, which drew to a close with Vidyodaya School edging the others with 406 points. The tempo was further raised on Friday with events such as group dance, oppana, classical music, alongside recitation and extempore contests.

At the close of Day Two and after 120 events, Vidyodaya School retained its lead with 669 points. Viswajyothi Public School (627), Angamaly, and Sree Sarada Vidyalaya (602), Kalady, follow close behind.

Students of Al-Ameen Public School, Sreemoolanagaram, prepare for group dance

Gowrinandana K S, Sree Narayana Public School, Poothotta

Rihan Mohammed of Al Ameen Public School, Edappally, performs folk dance

A student shares a light moment with her mother

Students share a light moment before their performance