It is that time of the year when Kerala gears up for another edition (7th) of the Malabar River Festival! It is once again, the time when the villages of Tusharagiri in Kerala will have kayaks along with their owners, being driven on open trucks to the Iruvanjipuzha and Chalipuzha rivers (tributaries of the Chaliyar River). Each day will see amateurs and professionals take to these rivers, complete with their kayaks, safety gear, paddles, adventurous spirit and sportsmanship! Founded and organized by the first whitewater kayaking school in South India (Goodwave Adventures), the goal of this event has been to promote whitewater rafting in the state of Kerala amongst the local people. And that, it has done – given it’s successful conversion of many an audience into a paddler! The kayaking school has also been actively involved in imparting and hosting training for the locals who have displayed promising talent during past festivals, leaving professional kayakers from across the world impressed! Last year’s edition was an excellent showcase of paddling skills, determination and strength by our national teams, both men and women. There is definitely a creation of future stars happening! And it is not just for this, but to simply experience Kerala in a different perspective, that you should be at Tusharagiri during the Malabar River Festival.