Thursday, January 12, 2023
In a bid to woo tourists, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department has planned to conduct traditional Pongal festival in Kuravankulam village in Alanganallur town panchayat in Madurai district for domestic and foreign tourists.
District tourism officer S M Sribalamurugan said around 50 foreign tourists had made inquiries for participation.
In a press statement, Collector S. Aneesh Sekhar said various folk and cultural programmes have been planned. Foreign tourists would be transported from the district tourism office to the village in a special bus on Jan 15. They would be given a taste of the culture and traditions of the State. They will take part in preparing Pongal traditionally.
The foreign tourists would also be taken to witness jallikattu events at Alanganallur on Jan 17.
Foreign tourists interested in participating in the two events are requested to register their names at the District Tourist Office on West Veli Street by providing details and a photocopy of their passport.
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