OVERVIEW

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The Kerala KaleidoQuest is a thoughtfully curated experiential journey that weaves together Kerala’s cultural, ecological, and historical richness into a dynamic learning tapestry for students. Spanning diverse landscapes—from the colonial lanes of Fort Kochi to the misty forests of Thattekad and the vibrant coastal communities of Kumbalangi—this programme immerses students in a living curriculum.

The journey explores interconnected themes of heritage, sustainability, art, ecology, community, and self-expression. Through guided explorations, storytelling, traditional crafts, nature trails, and reflection-based inquiry, students learn by doing, observing, and engaging with local experts and environments.

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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

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• Scavenger Hunt through Fort Kochi’s spice and cultural history

• Live Kathakali performance and backstage transformation

• Cycling through Kadamakkudy’s living islands

• Kalaripayattu: Introduction to India’s ancient martial art

• Immersion in Kumbalangi’s community-led aquaculture and coir craft

• Guided nature trail & birdwatching at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

• Cyanotype, Block printing & natural dye art

• Indigenous knowledge - sharing and bamboo craft.

• Visit to Neolithic dolmens and forest-to-table lunch experience

• Cultural reflection, journaling circles & traditional games

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

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• Display of versatility, adaptability and a sense of exploration to their new surroundings

• Understand storytelling through performance and craft, explore creativity and movement, deepen observation skills , and build empathy by connecting with diverse cultures

• Connect past and present through anthropological and ecological lenses, gaining insight
  into indigenous wisdom, sustainability, and heritage preservation

• Blending ecological literacy with creative reflection,  explore the forest’s rhythms, learning to observe and express the natural world with sensitivity

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