SWORAM is a non-profit organization* involved in promoting the cultures and arts of Kerala. We aim to provide a forum for interaction among Malayalees and encourage appreciation of the art forms and traditions of Kerala.
Save the Date! Sworam Keralotsavam 2026 is happening on April 25th at Lake Oswego High School Auditorium.
2. Please include an introduction write up and a list of participants for the item and send it to sworamportland@gmail.com by April 5th.
3. The background music/score, to be used in any performance including fancy dress should be sent in a medium such asan MP3 file by April 11th to sworamportland@gmail.com.
4. Participants interested in being the Master Of Ceremony(children and adults) , send your audition videos by March 15th to sworamportland@gmail.com.
5. Stage dimensions at Lake Oswego high school areapproximately 36’ in width and 20’ in depth.
6. Participants can participate in only one program.
7. Duration of performance will be decided by SWORAM. Maximum of 5 minutes for dance and music (karaoke and live) and 10 min for skit or drama.
8. No solo performances .
9. In a group performance, majority in the group members should be Malayalees.
10. Music for South Indian classical dances can be in any language. However, movie songs used for the program should be in Malayalam. Please note that movie songs should contain at least 75% or more of Malayalam lyrics.
11. Program order will be decided by SWORAM.
12. On the program day, participants should be ready at the back stage 2 programs prior to theirs. Failure by participants to report at the assigned time will result in their item being cancelled or being pushed to the end depending on the availability of time.
13. All participants are requested to purchase tickets in advance through ticket pre-sale. Team leaders please confirm that all participants have got their tickets and send a confirmation email to sworamportland@gmail.com
14. SWORAM holds the right to accept or reject any program.
15. SWORAM may use the photos and content used or recorded in the KERALOTSAVAM 2026 for promotional activities. Participants/parents are responsible for getting the appropriate copyright.
As proud Keralites, we still treasure our memories of home. Being so far away from our homeland, we still would like to experience Kerala culture and traditions. This is where SWORAM can make a positive contribution. We would like to hold events showcasing the cultures of Kerala and share the experience with you. But remember that without help from each one of you this will be not possible. We sincerely hope that all well-wishers of Kerala will join this organization and partake in its activities thus making the Kerala experience come alive miles away from home.
