FIFA World Cup 2022: A village in Kerala takes delight in sharing Qatar’s joy at hosting the world’s most prestigious athletic event, the FIFA World Cup. According to reports, at least one individual from each home in the area works in Qatar.
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Inhabitants have transformed the entire village into a mini Qatar of wonderful attractions
Kettungal, a community in Kerala’s cultural centre, Thrissur, is paying homage to the land they consider to be their foster mother. Even though Qatar is thousands of miles away from Kettungal, the inhabitants have transformed the entire village into a mini-Qatar of wonderful attractions.
Kerala’s ties to the Middle East are widely documented. Malayalis and their football obsession can compete with any love story. The two meet in Kettungal, which multiplies the happiness of its residents.
It’s pretty uncommon to see Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo flexes from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. The colours of Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal are commonly seen on Kerala’s streets. The state has long had ties with Brazil and Argentina, with the two Latin American countries having the greatest supporters in the state.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is plastered on the walls of houses and shops across the village. Qatar’s football squad is also housed in this small community.
On the day of the inauguration, a rally was held, with approximately 2,000 individuals dressed in maroon and white. All World Cup matches are broadcast live on the big screen.
Kettungal has also remembered its favourite football teams, with cutouts of Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal standing tall.
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Village’s connection with Qatar
The village’s connection with Qatar is reported to have originated in 1952, when a native called Abdul Azeez became the first Kettungal resident to visit Qatar. Many people followed in his footsteps, and the town began to dream of a better life. Villagers said they worked in tiny occupations and lived in poverty. Qatar provided them with a new universe of opportunities.
“Since 1952, we have maintained a precious bond with Qatar. Even today, around 350 people work in Qatar. We are using this opportunity to show our gratitude and indebtedness to the land. We painted the walls in Qatar’s colours, put up flexes and organized an event to showcase various art forms of Qatar on November 20. In 1952, the first migration took place. Ever since, the financial, social and educational development our region acquired has been due to Qatar.” adds Mustafa, the Program Committee Convener.
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