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The Biennale in the Alappuzha

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Alleppey always know to be the hub of houseboat tourism, will now be known for the Biennale too. It is the Kochi-Muziris Biennale Foundation a Govt funded organization that put forth this massive art festival. This year it's held in Kochi( which was the first city to launch this ambitious project) and now in Alleppey. The art festival titled ‘Lokame Tharavadu’ — meaning ‘the world is one family, will be held from March 10th to May 31st this year. Around 267 Malayalee artists across the globe will be showcasing their works to the world. This indeed is a prestigious moment for the Alleppey town as more people will come to know about the town glory. Boathouse in Alleppey that has always remained the major attraction of the city will now be known to a larger public through Biennale that is happening in the city. The new art festival will give a new dimension to the city's overall look and feel. The houseboats or the Kettuvallam and the local cuisines served in these boats has at