<p>To celebrate the rich cultural heritage and unique traditions and promote tourism of Kasargod, the first edition of the 10-day long Bekal International Beach Festival will be held from December 24.</p>.<p>Organised by the Department of Tourism and Bekal Resorts Development Corporation, District Tourism Promotion Council, Kudumbashree and local self government, the festival will offer a myriad of events filled with excitement and entertainment, said Festival Chairman and Udma MLA C H Kunhambu to media persons.</p>.<p>The festival will be inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</p>.<p>The authorities are expecting a footfall of around four lakh people during the 10-day festival. The Bekal Fort has been attracting tourists from all over with the weekend footfall reaching up to 10,000 to 15,000.</p>.<p>Helicopter rides, water sports such as kayaking, parasailing, canoeing, snorkelling, scuba diving, catamaran sailing, wind surfing and an exotic flower show will be part of the festival.</p>.<p>The festival will have a business trade expo that will see participation from a broad spectrum of businesses such as marketing expo, education expo, medical expo, and Kudumbashree stalls. A variety of vehicles including supercars and luxury cars will be part of the expo. The medical expo will exhibit advanced medical equipment and treatment methods. The Kudumbashree stalls will have a wide array of locally produced products, served by its members. The education expo will have participation from various educational institutes from all around the world. </p>.<p>Sand art will be held on the shores and more than 100 selfie points have been created to capture the moments from the festival, said the MLA.</p>.<p>A bridal fashion contest and fashion show for children will also be held. </p>
<p>To celebrate the rich cultural heritage and unique traditions and promote tourism of Kasargod, the first edition of the 10-day long Bekal International Beach Festival will be held from December 24.</p>.<p>Organised by the Department of Tourism and Bekal Resorts Development Corporation, District Tourism Promotion Council, Kudumbashree and local self government, the festival will offer a myriad of events filled with excitement and entertainment, said Festival Chairman and Udma MLA C H Kunhambu to media persons.</p>.<p>The festival will be inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</p>.<p>The authorities are expecting a footfall of around four lakh people during the 10-day festival. The Bekal Fort has been attracting tourists from all over with the weekend footfall reaching up to 10,000 to 15,000.</p>.<p>Helicopter rides, water sports such as kayaking, parasailing, canoeing, snorkelling, scuba diving, catamaran sailing, wind surfing and an exotic flower show will be part of the festival.</p>.<p>The festival will have a business trade expo that will see participation from a broad spectrum of businesses such as marketing expo, education expo, medical expo, and Kudumbashree stalls. A variety of vehicles including supercars and luxury cars will be part of the expo. The medical expo will exhibit advanced medical equipment and treatment methods. The Kudumbashree stalls will have a wide array of locally produced products, served by its members. The education expo will have participation from various educational institutes from all around the world. </p>.<p>Sand art will be held on the shores and more than 100 selfie points have been created to capture the moments from the festival, said the MLA.</p>.<p>A bridal fashion contest and fashion show for children will also be held. </p>