At the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, a revival takes root
At the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, organizers highlighted a growing movement to safeguard the region’s historic architecture, traditional crafts and cultural practices. Activists such as Meenakshi Meyyappan and Visalakshi Ramaswamy, together with architect Benny Kuriakose, are introducing innovative methods to restore buildings, support artisans and raise public awareness of Chettinad’s legacy through exhibitions, workshops and community projects.