21st KELI INTERNATIONAL KALAMELA
a festival of arts
21st KELI INTERNATIONAL KALAMELA
a festival of arts
KALAMELA
Keli International Kalamela - the largest
Pravasi Youth Festival held outside India, organized by KELI
Switzerland - is scheduled in Zurich Switzerland.
The contestants coming from different parts of the world will be
competing in dance, music, fine arts and media events. The 1st,
2nd and 3rd winners of all the events will be awarded
certificates and trophies. In addition to that, special awards
like Soorya India Kalathilakam or Kalaprathiba Trophy
and Certificate for the best performing artist,
Fr. Abel Memorial Trophy and Certificate for the
overall champion in non-dance events, KELI Kalaratna
Trophy and Certificate for the overall champion in
dance events Janapriya Awards for media events
(Photography, Short film and Open Painting),
Balaprathibha for best performing Mini,
Balatharam for best performing Sub Junior,
Yuvaprathibha for best performing Junior and
Yuvatharam for best performing Senior are to be won.
21st Keli International Kalamela – Registration Kick – off Ceremony
The Registration Kick-off Ceremony for the 21st Keli International Kalamela was held on 24 January 2026 in Bauma, Switzerland, officially marking the beginning of registrations for this much-anticipated international cultural event
The program opened with a welcome speech by Convenor Bibu Chelackal, followed by a keynote address from Benny Pulickal, Judgement Committee Convenor. Co-Convenor Binu Valiplackkal delivered an inspiring talk highlighting Kalamela’s role in encouraging creativity and nurturing young talent across communities. As the registration kick-off ceremony commenced, Single Cinematic Dance for Minis and Skit for Open Category were announced as recent additions to the Kalamela lineup.
Keli International Kalamela has turned out to be the International
Event for all young artists who want to test their ability against
other talented counterparts in most of the known forms of Indian
Arts.
When Keli is getting ready to host this most
acclaimed and prestigious event outside India, hundreds of most
talented artists will travel from different parts of the world to
contest in fifteen different disciplines in four different age
groups.
After the scintillating successes of previous years, preparations
are underway to organize yet another Mega Mela on 18th & 19th May
2024 for our young artists hailing not only from Pravasi
backgrounds, but also for anyone who has learned the rich art
forms India has to offer.
In its pursuit towards
universality, Keli is lifting the pravasi barriers in all the age
group, for any versatile artists, who may qualify to compete in
this prestigious event
Our Vision is to bring together all the talented young performers
and artists of Indian classical dances and other art forms from
all over the world and to provide them with a genuine platform for
cultural and artistic development.
Our Mission is to
contribute immensely to safeguard and nurture our centuries old
rich culture and traditions through investing in its various forms
and faces. We would like to be known as Guardians of Indian Art
and Culture..
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