" ARPO's initiatives in helping preserve Kerala's cultural heritage, in documenting its oral and material history, and locating avenues to celebrate and sustain its art and music, especially with regard to forms that are most at threat, are truly commendable. Even with relatively modest resources, ARPO has made more than an impressive beginning, and I am convinced that with focus and determination, they will grow into something bigger and enduring ".

Manu S Pillai

Author and Historian