The Overseas Indian Cultural Centre Committee (OICC) Bahrain and the Bahrain Kerala Samajam have announced childrens painting and drawing competitions as part of the Pathanamthitta district contribution to Harsham 2026. The events for young artists from the Aaranmula constituency will take place on 2 January at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam, with activities starting at 3pm.
Harsham 2026 Pathanamthitta Fest Bahrain – Children’s Competitions
The competitions form part of the wider Harsham 2026 Pathanamthitta Fest Bahrain, a cultural festival organised by the Pathanamthitta district committee of OICC Bahrain in collaboration with the Bahrain Kerala Samajam. The initiative aims to engage the expatriate communitys younger members through creative activities that celebrate Keralas cultural identity while fostering community spirit in Bahrain.
Organisers said the painting and drawing contests are intended for children from the Aaranmula constituency area and will be judged on creativity, technique and adherence to the brief. The winners will be honoured at the festivals closing ceremony, which will also be held at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam during the main Harsham 2026 programme.
Event coordination is being handled by Aji P. Joy, who can be reached for enquiries, while Koshi I.P. serves as district secretary. Binu Maman, president of the Aaranmula constituency committee, is overseeing the local arrangements. The release published by organisers includes contact numbers for those seeking more information or wishing to register children for the contests.
The contests present an opportunity for families in the Bahraini Malayali community to involve children in a public cultural event and to showcase the artistic talents of young participants. Cultural festivals such as Harsham 2026 often serve multiple purposesthey maintain ties to the home state, provide social cohesion for expatriate communities and offer platforms for youth engagement.
Entries that win will be presented with awards at the festivals concluding ceremony, creating a moment of recognition for participants and encouraging greater involvement in future cultural programming. The event organisers have emphasised that the competitions are open to eligible children from the designated constituency and urged parents to confirm registration details ahead of the January schedule.
Community leaders expressed optimism that Harsham 2026 will draw strong participation and highlight the Bahrain Kerala Samajams continuing role as a cultural hub for the Malayali diaspora. The cooperation between OICC Bahrain and local committees demonstrates how expatriate organisations can promote cultural education and community engagement away from home.
For registration and further information contact event coordinator Aji P. Joy at 39156283, district secretary Koshi I.P. at 36631607, or Aaranmula constituency president Binu Maman at 39339005. The Bahrain Kerala Samajam will host the competitions on 2 January at 3pm and will include prize-giving during the Harsham 2026 closing programme.
Key Takeaways:
- Harsham 2026 Pathanamthitta Fest Bahrain will feature children’s painting and drawing contests organised by OICC Bahrain and Bahrain Kerala Samajam.
- Competitions for children from the Aaranmula constituency will be held on 2 January at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam.
- Winners will receive awards during the festival closing ceremony at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam.
