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Our HistorySince 2011

Established in 2011, Kerala Cultural Forum Christchurch Incorporated (KCF) has been a cornerstone of the Malayali community in Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded by a group of passionate individuals, KCF was created to preserve and promote Kerala’s rich cultural heritage while fostering unity among Malayalis living in New Zealand.

Over the years, KCF has grown into a vibrant community organization, organizing cultural programs, traditional festivals (such as Onam and Vishu), social gatherings, charity initiatives, and sporting events. It has played a crucial role in connecting Malayalis with their roots while promoting multicultural integration within the wider New Zealand society.

With a new committee in place, KCF is now looking to expand its reach, introduce innovative initiatives, and strengthen its commitment to cultural enrichment and community service. Through strong partnerships and community support, KCF continues to serve as a unifying platform for Malayalis in Christchurch.

2025-2026 Committee
2025-2026 Committee

President – Anitha Chacko, Vice President – Binu Abraham, Secretary – Aby Kurian, Joint Secretary – Raima Jenny, Treasurer – Anil Mathew, Executive Committee members: Sheena Joy and Jesna John, Auditor: Joy Kochakkan

2024-2025 Committee
2024-2025 Committee

President – Manju Emil, Vice President – Anoop Bhasi, Secretary – Twinkle Antony, Joint Secretary – Anfi Shivago, Treasurer – Anjali Thomas, Executive Committee members: Juneesh Paul, Bruno V, Anil Joseph, Godwin Jose, Rajesh Kallingal, Anitha Chacko, Auditor: Unni Krishnan

2023-2024 Committee
2023-2024 Committee

President – Binu Thomas, Vice President – Twinkle Antony, Secretary – Syam dev, Joint Secretary – Anitha Chacko, Treasurer – Anoop Bhasi, Executive Committee members: Unni Krishnan, Tity Thomas, Auditor: Sreedev Sukumaran

2022-2023 Committee
2022-2023 Committee

President – Binu Thomas, Vice President – Sreedev Sukumaran, Secretary – Syam dev, Joint Secretary – Anitha Chacko, Treasurer – Anoop Bhasi, Executive Committee members: Unni Krishnan, Twinkle Antony, Tity Thomas, Auditor: Rajesh Kallingal

2021-2022 Committee
2021-2022 Committee

President – Rajesh Kallingal, Secretary – Sreedev Sukumaran, Treasurer – Syam dev, Executive Committee members:Binu Thomas, Anoop Bhasi, Auditor: Praveen Tp

2020-2021 Committee
2020-2021 Committee

President – Rajesh Kallingal, Secretary – Geo Varghese, Joint Secretary- Sreedev Sukumaran, Treasurer – Praveen TP, Executive Committee members: Sibi Stephen, Nandan Prasad, Nidhin Karthikeyan, Auditor: Surya Menon

2019-2020 Committee
2019-2020 Committee

President: Joy Kochakkan, Secretary: Aby Kurian, Treasurer: Veena Vijay, Executive Committee: Geo Varghese, Surya Menon, Binu Abraham, Mobin Mathew, Nidhinkarthikeyan Karthikeyan, Shon Kurian, Auditor: Nivin Scaria Varghese

2018-2019 Committee

President – Jose Aldrin, Secretary – Nivin Scaria Varghese, Treasurer – Joy Kochakkan, Executive Committee: Jasheer Jalal, Jino Matthews, Binu Abraham, Joby Maya Mangattu, Manoj Chandra, Cultural: Vibi Krishna, Nidhinkarthikeyan Karthikeyan, Anoop, Sports: Rajesh Kallingal, Shyju Abrahamchacko, Auditor: Abhilash Yathi

2017-2018 Committee
2017-2018 Committee

President – Dineshkumar Chattikal, Secretary – Abhilash Yathi, Treasurer – Mobin Mathew, Executive committee- Aldrin Jose, Shijin P Jose, Rajesh Kallingal, Cultural- Hari Krishnan, Nigil Mathews, Auditor- Benoy B Nair

2016-2017 Committee
2016-2017 Committee

President: Geo Varghese, Secretary: Ajith PS, Treasurer: Benoy B Nair, Executive Members: Jose Aldrin, Rajesh Kallingal, Mobin Mathew, Auditor: Nivin Scaria Varghese

2014-2016 Committee
2014-2016 Committee

President: Joy Kochakkan, Secretary: Aby Kurian, Treasurer: Vipin George, Executive Members: Benoy B Nair, Rajesh Kallingal, Geo Varghese, Sani P Thomas, Cultural Coordinators: Hari Krishnan, Vibi Krishna, Nisha Aby, Auditor: Nancy Joy

2013-2014 Committee
2013-2014 Committee

President: Jose Aldrin, Secretary: Kochumol Varghese, Treasurer: Dhaneshkar Karunakaran, Executive Members: Susan Antony, Raju Antony, Abhilash Yatheendran, Shijin P. Jose, Aby Kurian, Auditor: Joy Kochakkan

2012-2013 Committee
2012-2013 Committee

President: Joy Kochakkan, Vice President: Jose Aldrin, Secretary: Nivin Scaria Varghese, Treasurer: Shijin P. Jose, Cultural Coordinators: Tijo George, Antony Abraham, Anitha Chacko, Susan Antony, Food coordinator: Binoy Kuriakose, Event Coordinator: Anup David

2011-2012 Committee

President: Varghese Ashamkunnel, Vice President: Joy Kochakkan, Secretary: Jose Aldrin, Treasurer: Delina George, Executive Members: Tijo George, Anitha Chacko, Binoy Kuriakose, Nivin Scaria Varghese