Effigy to be burnt at Cochin Carnival under construction.
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BJP members said that the Prime Minister was intentionally insulted by having his face shown. Additionally, they also stated that they would stage a protest on this.
When the carnival employees said they would modify Santa effigy’s face, the protest came to an end in Kochi.
The annual Burning of Pappanji is an epic ritual witnessed at the Cochin Carnival.
Every year, the Cochin Carnival takes place at Fort Kochi in the Keralan city of Kochi and lasts until the first of January. The Carnival flag is raised in Vasco do Gama Square to mark its formal start.
Portuguese New Year celebrations during the colonial era are believed to be the genesis of Cochin Carnival. The New Year’s Day mass procession, which is the carnival’s major attraction, is led by elephants decked out in decorative garb.
Numerous competitions are held, including kayaking, swimming, marathons, beach volleyball, beach football, boxing, wrestling, and cycling races. The carnival’s joyous atmosphere is enhanced with art exhibits, culinary festivals, vibrant rallies, and fairs.
