KOLLAD "The land of small things": October 2013

KOLLAD | A Captivating Land

Kerala’s towns are far removed from big-city concrete jungles, and the dividing line between urban and rural is fine indeed, with green avenues and placid backwaters gracing the busiest cites, and tarred roads and public schools evident in smallest villages.

Palm-fringed river side, endless paddy fields, rolling hills, back waters that snake past tiled-roof house and spotless village roads: Kollad is a land of unmatched beauty. Malayali society is unique, boasting a highly literate population, a sex ratio favoring women, matriarchal sub-societies and a people unfettered by the divisions of case and creed. Diverse religions live here in peaceful amicability, each enriching the state with its customs and practices. Add vibrant arts and colorful festivals, ancient shrines and delectable cuisine, and Kollad is a must stop destination.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Kodoor River Boat Race 2013 held at Kottayam Kollad

Moonuthykan, rowed by Village Boat Club, Nattakom, came first in the Iruttukuthi Grade A category , and bagged the K.R. Narayanan Memorial ever-rolling trophy at the second Kodoor River Boat Race held at Kollad near here on Sunday. Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan inaugurated the competition. Kollad Boat Club president Jimmy George, Jose K. Mani, MP, V.N. Vasavan, ex-MLA, and K.R. Narayanan Foundation chairman Uzhavoor Vijayan also spoke on the occasion.
— at Kollad,kottayam