Kozhikode, known historically for its warm hospitality, is also known for its rich cultural heritage, literary extravaganza and cosmopolitan nature. Home to many literary and artistic stalwarts, the land is a beautiful concoction of multiple faiths and culture that has inspired to produce several great works.

The city has a glorious past with people from different parts of the world belonging to different religions and traditions thronging it for trade purposes. They had influenced each other and exchanged traditions of religion and culture. The city's inclination for art, literature and cultural dialogue has its roots in this thriving past. Kozhikode was known as the 'Harbour of Truth' among the foreign traders who made this port city their home.

Eminent writers like S K Pottekkat, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, SukumarAzhikode, Uroob, Thikkodiyan and M T Vasudevan Nair hail from Kozhikode. The city has produced several famous actors, directors, lyricists, musicians, dancers and playwrights. The great tradition of informal and friendly gatherings of literary aficionados and cultural pockets make this a unique space. The city is also a hub of several popular publishing houses and libraries.

A place that is always in competition with itself, Kozhikode has always been looked atto live up to its past. Even a slight disturbance in the cultural symbiosis of the city invites a lot of attention and concern.