It is that time of the year once again when you can win attractive prizes if you unleash your creativity.
The 10th edition of ‘The Hindu-Metro Plus Pookkalam Contest,’ powered by Chungath Jewellery will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on September 2 to mark the harvest festival of Onam when floral carpets are laid out in several households across Kerala.
The contest, first held in 2007, has been witnessing increased participation over the years and has become a top contest of its kind.
The venue at Thiruvananthapuram will be Government College for Women, Vazhuthacaud.
Prizes
The teams adjudged first, second and third will receive ₹ 20,000, ₹ 12,500, and ₹ 7,500 respectively.
Five teams will be given ₹1,500 as consolation prizes.
All teams will be given ₹750 as reimbursement for the cost of the flowers after the prize distribution.
There will be special gifts for all participating teams of the contest.
Traditional Best attire contest
Participants of the pookkalam contest, both women and men, could also compete for the best traditional attire contest.
The best traditionally dressed team and two individual participants will be given exciting prizes by Chungath Jewellery.
There will be other exciting contests for the participants and visitors.
Entry for visitors to the Pookkalam contest will be from 2.30 p.m.
Sponsors
Chungath Jewellery is the ‘powered-by’ sponsor. The associate sponsors are Poabs Supreme Tea, Sprinkle Salt, and The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation Ltd. TV Partner for the event is MediaOne. Gift sponsors are Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Ltd, Horticorp, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation and gonexa sleep series.
Refreshment partner for event is Milma.