Kerala to be intellectually-appealing destination

New Delhi, Nov 22: The God's own country Kerala is all set to become intellectually-appealing destination as the state is prepared for for holding several art and literary events in the coming time.

Several intellectual celebrities like Vikram Seth, William Dalrymple, Shashi Tharoor and many others attended Hay Festival of Literature and Arts in Thiruvananthapuram recently.

Now the state is also ready to celebrate its coming International Film Festival of Kerala in Dec 2010.

Kerala Tourism Secretary Venu V stated, "By a discerning traveller, we mean somebody who can weigh alternatives based on their value system, like environment consciousness."

"An evolved traveller is looking for an experience, for a connection or for satisfying higher urges like art, culture, literature or a special interest pursuit," he added.

He also hoped, "These events appeal to the sophisticated visitor. The belief that Kerala is a destination of choice for the sophisticated traveler is getting strengthened."

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