The gold cup for the champion district at the State School Arts Festival was warmly welcomed in Chalakudy on Monday. A grand procession brought the trophy from Chalakudy South Service Road to the Government Boys Higher Secondary School. The event was lively, with Student Police Cadets, Scouts, and traditional percussion providing a festive beat. The public meeting at the school was opened by MLA Saneesh Kumar Joseph. District Collector Arjun Pandian presided over the ceremony. Public representatives, students, teachers, education officials, PTA members, and local residents joined the celebration, showing strong community support. After the procession, the gold cup was taken to the Wadakkanchery Sub Treasury. The next leg of the trophy tour will start on January 13 from the Wadakkanchery Government Boys Higher Secondary School. Thrissur District Deputy Director of Education P.M. Balakrishnan and Chalakudy Municipal Chairperson Alice Shibu also attended the welcoming event.