The 13th Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival Begins December 23, 2025

If there is one cultural destination in South India that deserves a place on every traveller’s calendar this season, it is the 13th Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF).

Festival Overview
- Dates: December 23, 2025 – January 11, 2026
- Venue: Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, Iringal, Kozhikode
- Scale: Expected to welcome 200,000+ visitors over its run.
- Organizers: Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, managed by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS Ltd.).

Crafts & Exhibitions
- Artisans: Nearly 200 master artisans from 18+ Indian states and international participants from Belarus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Taiwan.
- Special Focus: Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged crafts, showcasing India’s protected craft legacies.
- Stalls: Over 100 exhibition and trade stalls, including works by National and State Award-winning artisans.

Cultural & Lifestyle Attractions
- Fashion Shows: Handloom and children’s fashion shows.
- Flower Show: A colorful spectacle for all ages.
- Food Festival: Authentic Kerala delicacies plus regional flavors from states like Rajasthan.
- Performances: Daily live cultural shows by renowned artists.
- Leisure: Pedal and motor boating on the serene Moorad River.

Purpose & Impact
- Rural Tourism: Empowers artisans, sustains endangered crafts, and supports the local economy.
- Supporters: Department of Tourism (Kerala), NABARD, Ministry of Textiles, and Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Kannur.
- Vision: To evolve into a globally benchmarked cultural destination, integrating heritage, creativity, and tourism.

Future Expansion
- Plans include:
- Literature City for retreats and multilingual libraries.
- Kalari Village for martial arts traditions.
- Malabar Symphony – a large-scale immersive light-and-sound storytelling experience with contributions from A.R. Rahman, Resul Pookkutty, Revathy, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Mammootty, Manju Warrier, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

📌 Takeaway: SIACF 2025 is more than a crafts exhibition—it’s a living cultural phenomenon blending art, cuisine, performance, and heritage, while empowering rural communities and positioning Kerala as a global cultural hub.