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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Showcasing Kerala’s rich and diverse folk art traditions, the seven-day Utsavam 2020 got off to a colourful start with Minister for Co-operation, Tourism and Devaswoms Kadakampally Surendran honouring eminent artists at the state-level inauguration of the cultural festival at Madavoorpara near here on Saturday. The festival provides a platform for the state’s traditional folk arts, many of which are on the verge of being pushed into oblivion. Eminent actor Nedumudi Venu was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony, Tourism Secretary Rani George and Tourism director Bala Kiran were present. Cultural gala12th edition of the Utsavam 2020, organised by Kerala Tourism jointly with Kerala Folklore Academy, to be staged at 28 venues across the state. Over 5,000 artists representing a spectrum of folk and ethnic traditions will participate..