4 months ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dressed in traditional Kerala attire — white mundu and kurta — walking joyfully through the vibrant crowd at Thrissur Pooram festival. Behind them, majestic decorated elephants stand tall with colorful parasols. The sky is bright, fireworks light the background, and traditional percussion artists (chenda melam) are playing energetically. Ronaldo and Messi smile, taking in the colors, music, and culture, surrounded by locals in festive wear celebrating joyfully. A perfect fusion of global sports icons with rich South Indian tradition. d44fb4564d3 0 25