Published - January 12, 2026 08:16 pm IST - Thrissur The gold cup to be awarded to the champion district at the State School Arts Festival received an enthusiastic and colourful welcome as it arrived in the district as part of a grand procession on Monday. The trophy was accorded a warm reception across various Assembly constituencies, marked by strong public participation and festive spirit. The district-level official reception began at the Chalakudy Government Boys Higher Secondary School, where a public meeting was inaugurated by MLA Saneesh Kumar Joseph.