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Soorya Festival 
Summary
The Soorya Festival is one of the world's largest arts festivals, which in 2017 spans 111 days and featured 2,000 artists from across India.[1][2][3] It is the biggest art and cultural event in Kerala.[3][4] The Soorya Festival features various art forms and events, including film festivals, theater festivals, dance, music, painting and photography exhibitions.[3] Established in 1977, it takes place annually in Thiruvananthapuram city in the Indian state of Kerala, in the months of September to January.[5]
| Soorya Festival | |
|---|---|
 Aarti Nayak performing in Jalsa Ghar | |
| Genre | Arts festival |
| Dates | 21 September 2017 – 10 January 2018 (exact dates vary each year) |
| Location(s) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Country | India |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Founded | 1977 |
References edit
- ^ "Festival schedule". The Hindu. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Soorya Festival". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Soorya festival set to begin today". The Hindu. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "111-day Surya festival begins today". Times of India. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Programme Schedule". Soorya Festival. Retrieved 12 December 2017.