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Burning of Pappanji cancelled as Cochin Carnival is curtailed

The New Indian Express Kochi

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December 29, 2024

ALL remaining year-end celebrations linked to Cochin Carnival have been cancelled, including the immensely popular burning of Pappanji, as the country observes seven days of mourning to honour Manmohan Singh.

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"All programmes directly being held by the Cochin Carnival Committee are cancelled following the observation of seven days of national mourning in honour of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh," committee chairperson K Meera, who is also the Fort Kochi sub-collector, said.

This includes the burning of Pappanji at Fort Kochi Parade Ground on the midnight of New Year's Eve, and the Carnival Rally from Veli Ground to Parade Ground, the two key attractions of Cochin Carnival.

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