Kerala is on global cultural radar: Adoor

KOCHI: The Kochi Muziris Biennale (KMB) welcomed a string of high-profile visitors on Wednesday, including eminent filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, former Indian ambassador to the US T P Sreenivasan, excise commissioner Rishi Raj Singh, singer-actress Monica Dogra, singer Shakthisree Gopalan and director Ganesh Raj.“The large crowds show that Kerala has a great leaning towards art, whether contemporary or traditional. This Biennale has already gained a prominent place in world art shows,“ said Adoor.He added that Kerala was now on the global cultural radar, thanks to two international events: the KMB and the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).