Socio-Cultural and Economic Impact of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Abstract

Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an ecumenical carnival of voguish art held in Kochi Kerala. It is the biggest dexterity carnival and largest voguish art fiesta in Asia. Kochi Biennale foundation collaborating with government of Kerala have initiated the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. The display of voguish art is spread across Kochi, with manifestations being held in galleries, site specific installations in public area heritage buildings and disused structure. The impact of Biennale in the economy of Kerala is an important area for a research work. But in this study we tried to understand the socio - cultural and economic impact of Kochi- Muziris Biennale in the state of Kerala. The study is analytical in nature and data collected from different classes of employees’ from various sectors and also from public. Primary and secondary data are collected for the study. The primary data are collected with the help of standard questionnaire and different journals, magazines and periodicals are used as secondary data.