Keralam Exhibition Entry into Kanakakkunu Palace | Photo Credit: Nainu Oman
A giant red and orange with dark blue doors meet a gel inside the tent, but its Sombre tone has been removed, the model of the central jail and Thiruvananthapuram kept in the center, there are several partitions with a corrective house in Thiruvananthapuram. Cyan walls are filled with details about jails and punishments from all over the world. Reports of the cells where once Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and revolutionary communist leader was imprisoned by a Gopalan, one of the demonstrations laid by reform services in Kerala jails and brick Keralam exhibitions. Expo is currently part of the fourth anniversary ceremony of the ruling Left Democratic Front government in the Kanakunanu campus in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kiosk by Kerala Jails and Corrective Services | Photo Credit: Nainu Oman
There is a section called gallows on the distant corner of the tent, with a hanging model and two dummy guilty on it. One of the authorities explains how capital punishment is given in the country and even reflecting it using replicas, provoking the feelings of shock and amazing among visitors. The models still explain how prisoners communicate with visitors and the outside world, a video conference court procedures, a condemned cell for prisoners is waiting for their death sentence, etc. are also shown. Visitors can also see 10 minutes of performance MathilukalFamous love story by Vacom Muhammad Bashir.
At the expo, spread over 75,000 square feet, can run through about 250 stalls set up by various departments under the public state government, such as general education, women and child development, tourism, food security etc.
One of the visitors, Sarath SB says, “Performance is pleasant and informative. You may also have delicious food by Kudumbashree.”
An installation by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) provides an informative virtual tour of the Idukki dam using the VR headset. The tour describes the processes involved in the architectural and electricity generating of the dam. KSEB is also organizing an online quiz for the public.
Kerala State Film Vikas Nigam is screening Classic Malayalam films Oppol (1981), Chammin (1965), Kummetti (1979) At the venue of etc.
Especially in an area dedicated to Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, visitors have rescue exercises to try. A Burma Bridge, built at the site, is used by security workers in real -life situations, attracting children. They wear helmets and security harness while practicing these rope. The objective is to educate people to panic and not they have to pass through the rope bridge.
A child crossing the Burma bridge with his parents. Photo Credit: Nainu Oman
The expo has also shown traditional crafts. Anil Kumar, a potter of Neytankara, who participated in the event, says, “My aim is to help the present generation understand my craft and encourage those who want to do it.”
Anil Kumar at Ant Keralam site | Photo Credit: Nainu Oman
for students
An overrolling theme of consumption awareness of intoxicants among students appears in demonstrations by various departments. The stall by Kerala Excise has a boxing arcade machine and an archery game with no message for drugs.
A student sitting in front of a poster for consumption awareness of narcotic consumption by National Service Scheme. Photo Credit: Nainu Oman
Projects displayed by school students separate dry and wet waste from robots to machines. Agnivesh K, a class IX student of the government model Higher Secondary School, Workla, with the help of his peers, has presented some other demonstrations that interpret Newton’s replication and a reflection of light. “We were encouraged to come here by our teachers. This was our first exhibition, and we would participate in more such events in the future,” says Agnivesh.
Meal
Food stalls serve dishes from different parts of the state. For example, Kudumbashree units, Vanasundari chicken are serving dishes, Cotton And fish curry, Pala kappa And beef roast, among others. Eats this way Chapathi, Idiappam, PuriChicken chaps, chicken fry and so on are also available by the food production unit of the Central Jail.
Cultural programs are also organized in Nisgandhi Auditorium till 22 May.
The expo is in the Kanakakkunu Palace complex till 23 May. Time: 10 am to 9 pm. Admission fee.
Published – May 21, 2025 10:48 am IST
