ARPO celebrates Kozhikode Vaayo by redefining the museum spaces in Kozhikode, encouraging cultural experiences and dialogues through people's participation and government-private sector collaboration
ARPO has launched Vaayo, a series of cultural events that celebrate and engage with Kerala's diverse, often overlooked traditions through immersive experiences.
Get ready, Kerala! This Kerala Piravi, Friday, November 1, 2025, the Archival and Research Project (ARPO) is launching something truly special: the first-ever Vaayo Fest! Hosted at Local Sustainable Living, Maradu, Kochi, this day-long cultural immersion is a direct and powerful appeal to engage with Kerala's diverse, resilient,
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Support the production of a musical performance by Earthlore Fellows that will showcase the collective talent and the rich indigenous music they represent.
Mannan community leaders explore Kochi’s premium heritage and sustainable tourism models, drawing insights for tribal culture-based premium tourism
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In this series, meet the artists of Vellayankanni Paliya Parambaragatha Nritham, a team preserving tradition through every rhythm and verse. From marriage songs to harvest rituals, each episode offers an intimate look into the cultural and ecological knowledge encoded in these art forms.
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At ARPO, collaboration and co-creation guide our work. As part of the research process under the Earthlore documentation project with the Mannan tribal community, we facilitated a rare participatory dialogue.
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Irular & Kattunaykkar Tribes conduct a Tribal Music Workshop at Kochi Biennale's ABC Artroom