Cochin Heritage Carnival 2022: Type Walk & Calligraphy Session with Prajwal Xavier

Type Walks are a novel concept to look at cities through a letter obsessed eye. Analyze, appreciate and learn about letters, languages and scripts in our public spaces as well as the work of local sign painters.

Type & Sign Walks reinforce the importance of the art of calligraphy.

Join us with Prajwal Xavier for this unique walk to explore Kochi’s typography and signage with new eyes. The walk will be followed by an introductory Calligraphy Session for anyone interested in calligraphy, lettering and signages.

Meeting point: Ernakulam Market, Broadway

Nearest Bus / Boat Station: Menaka Bus Stop / Ernakulam Boat Jetty

Medium: English & Malayalam

Things to keep in mind:

▪️Carry a notepad/diary and pen/pencils for your use during the walk to note down, draw or sketch.

▪️Paper and practice pens for the calligraphy session that follows the walk will be provided only during the session and pens are to be returned.

▪️Carry a cap/hat/umbrella and ample drinking water.

▪️Wear comfortable shoes.

▪️Photography is permitted.

▪️Videography is not permitted.

▪️Kindly avoid littering during the walk.

▪️Please reach the meeting point on time to avoid delay in starting the walk.

▪️Please note that we would not be entering inside any heritage monuments for this walk.

▪️Kindly follow all instructions laid out by the walk leader on the day of the walk.