The mega program ‘Kizhakkinta Venice Utsav – 2025’ organized in conjunction with the ninth anniversary of Alappuzha District Pravasi Association Kuwait (AJPAK) was successfully organized at Abbassiya Aspire Indian School Ambili Dili Nagar. The general meeting, chaired by the association president Kurian Thomas Pineummoottil, was inaugurated by renowned film actor, scriptwriter and director Renji Panicker by lighting the lamp.

The expatriate life and the nostalgic views and desires of the expatriates were mentioned in his inaugural speech. The description given about the history and cultural tradition of Alappuzha won the hearts of the audience. The organizational excellence and excellent artistic programs won the hearts of the people from different walks of life.

Chairman Rajeev Naduvilemuri, Patron Babu Panambally, Suresh Varikolil, Mathews Varghese, Shibu Paul, Hitayatullah, Harshal Pattanam, Mathew Chennithala, Lisson Babu, Anil Vallikunnam and KUDA convener Martin Mathew extended their greetings. General secretary Cyril John Alex Champakulam welcomed the gathering and program convener Manoj Parimanam expressed his gratitude.

A souvenir published in connection with the mega program was released by Renji Panicker to the conveners Libu Payipadaan and Rahul Dev. Chief guest Panicker gave mementos to the students of classes 10 and 12 who are leaving Kuwait for their higher studies. The winners of the draw held in conjunction with the event were announced under the leadership of Sajeev Kayamkulam.

The subsequent song festival was led by Srirag Bharathan, a future promise in the music world. Idea Star Singer 2008 winner Sonia Amod, renowned keyboardist Anoop Kovalam, folk singer Adarsh Chittar, and actor, comedy artist and presenter Jayadev Kalavoor presented their artistic performances.