The Indian Cultural Congress 2025, India’s first-ever national cultural congress, will be held from 20 to 22 December 2025 in Ernakulam, Kerala. Rooted in the values of culture, dialogue, fraternity, equality, and peace, the Congress brings together voices from across the country to celebrate India’s pluralistic and multilingual cultural traditions through meaningful exchange and artistic expression.
Hosted across eight venues, the three-day Congress will feature an expansive programme of panel discussions, seminars, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and street arts. Writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, performers, and cultural activists from all regions of India—along with international participants—will engage in conversations that reflect the diversity, creativity, and democratic spirit of Indian culture.
The Indian Cultural Congress, a three-day festival promoting culture, dialogue, fraternity, equality, and peace, is set to highlight the rich diversity and pluralistic traditions of Indian culture. Jointly organised by various institutions and organisations with the support of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, the event will transform Ernakulam into a vibrant cultural hub starting December 20.
Indian Cultural Congress 2025
The Indian Cultural Congress 2025
will be inaugurated by
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
The Indian Cultural Congress (ICC) is India’s first-ever national cultural congress, envisioned as a collective platform to celebrate, reflect upon, and strengthen the country’s rich and pluralistic cultural traditions. Grounded in the core values of culture, dialogue, fraternity, equality, and peace, the Congress brings together diverse voices from across India and beyond to engage in meaningful cultural exchange.
The Indian Cultural Congress (ICC) is India’s first-ever national cultural congress, envisioned as a collective platform to celebrate, reflect upon, and strengthen the country’s rich and pluralistic cultural traditions. Grounded in the core values of culture, dialogue, fraternity, equality, and peace, the Congress brings together diverse voices from across India and beyond to engage in meaningful cultural exchange.
The inaugural Indian Cultural Congress 2025 will be held from 20 to 22 December 2025 in Ernakulam, Kerala, a region renowned for its vibrant cultural life and progressive public discourse. Organised by a collective of cultural institutions and organisations, with the support of the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala, the Congress will unfold across multiple venues and present an extensive programme of discussions, seminars, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and street arts.
Participation in seminars and discussions is open to interested individuals, with free registration available online. The registration form can be accessed through the official website of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala
The inaugural Indian Cultural Congress 2025 will be held from 20 to 22 December 2025 in Ernakulam, Kerala, a region renowned for its vibrant cultural life and progressive public discourse. Organised by a collective of cultural institutions and organisations, with the support of the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala, the Congress will unfold across multiple venues and present an extensive programme of discussions, seminars, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and street arts.
Participation in seminars and discussions is open to interested individuals, with free registration available online. The registration form can be accessed through the official website of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala
Thought-provoking conversations on culture, society, and contemporary issues led by leading voices.
Live presentations showcasing the richness of India’s music, dance, and theatrical traditions
Curated displays highlighting traditional and contemporary sculptural practices.
Curated displays highlighting traditional and contemporary sculptural practices.
Vibrant public performances bringing art, resistance, and storytelling to open urban spaces.
Curated screenings of significant films followed by discussions with filmmakers and critics.
Curated screenings of significant films followed by discussions with filmmakers and critics.
Artistic presentations on culture, history, and social change
