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The colours of Onam flowers

Onam is in full bloom with floral carpets dotting the frontage of homes and hotels. At the Casino hotel, the official hosts, an athapookkala matsaram' was organised by Centurion Bank of Punjab and Cochin chambers of Commerce. The participants over 20 in all were from offices on Willingdon Island. Each and every team put in about two and a half hours of their artistic talents and thoughts in preparing the graphics for a very attractive flower carpet.

The judges, Mr.Nandan and Mr.Venu had a tough time judging giving their judgement.

The prize distribution ceremony was presided over by Mr Bhaskar Kini.This Athapookkala Matsaram has generated a sense of togetherness, understanding and built up the relations among the Island fraternity and kindled the spirits of one and all.

The Pookkalam of Casino Hotel won the First Prize.

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