എറണാകുളം ജില്ല Three day long cultural gathering ‘Ashan@150’ was organised by Pukasa DIstrict committee and few cultural organisations in Ernakulam. (April 18,19,20) Programme was held at Rajendra maidan, Kochi. Prof. MK. Sanoo inaugurated the fest and spoke on first day. CM.Dineshmani (ex. MLA, ex. Mayor) presided over.
Day 1 (Apri 18) Talk by Dr. Sunil P. Ilayidam ‘സ്നേഹഭാവനയുടെ വിപ്ലവമൂല്യം’

Day 2: speech by prof. AG. Oleena ‘വിമോചനത്തിന്റെ പെൺപക്ഷം, ആശാൻ കവിതകളിൽ’
Day 3: Talk by Sajay K.V. ‘സ്ഥലവും ജലവും ചണ്ഡാലഭിക്ഷുകിയിൽ’
Mayor of Kochi, Adv. M. Anilkumar felicitated prof.M. Thomas mathew, sahithya acadami award recipient.
Art performances based on Ashan works, were staged on all three days.