Football fans in Kerala transform their homes into colourful tributes to their teams
A Kerala resident has maintained his home painted in the colors of the Brazilian flag for two decades to show his support for the national football team. This personal tribute has turned his residence into a local landmark for football fans in the region.
Why it matters
It illustrates the deep-rooted cultural impact of international sports on local communities in India.
House of Brazil is a house painted, yes, you guessed it, in the colours of the Brazilian flag — green and yellow. It is tucked away in one of the many side roads on National Highway 66, in a place called Mekkad, near Nedumbassery, 28 kilometres from Kochi.
The article is a human-interest piece with no political or economic agenda.
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