The coastal city, known as the queen of the Arabian sea, is one among 20 cities hosting the month-long, multi-city IHWF 2018.
It is being organised jointly by Sahapedia, the online encyclopedia of Indian arts and culture, and YES Culture, the cultural division of YES Global Institute, a practising thinktank of YES BANK, to encourage citizens to explore the tangible and intangible heritage of their cities and towns.
Balagopal, an entrepreneur whose father belongs to the royal family, will guide participants on a walk along some of the most important sites of the town including Statue Square, Clock Tower (Manimalika) and Poornathrayeesa temple, they said in a release.
'Stories of the ThroneExploring Tripunithura', as the walk is called, will recall the royal family's contributions to Kochis multiculturalism, public infrastructure, the national movement and conservation of traditional art forms.
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The walk is being held in partnership with the Madhavan Nayar Foundation in Kochi.
Besides the walks, IHWF is also organising a baithak on February 23 to discuss the History of Jews in Kochi.
Rana Kapoor, MD and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global Institute, said such heritage tourism initiatives has the potential to instill immense national pride and further the agenda of heritage development.
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