Kerala is one of
the richest states in India in
terms of culture.
Its culture and
traditions are deeply rooted in ancient times and manifests itself in the
form of dances, music, art, crafts, literature, festivals, martial arts, etc.
The grand cultural celebrations of Kerala are spectacular events to watch and
experience. Different forms of dances are a major aspect of Kerala’s culture
and tradition and among the many dances; the Kathakali of Kerala is
one of the most important dances.terms of culture.
It is a combination of dance and drama, where
the performer is dressed in elaborate
costume, apply intense and attractive make up. The gestures are detailed, the body
movements are perfect and well defined and the music played is completely traditional.
costume, apply intense and attractive make up. The gestures are detailed, the body
movements are perfect and well defined and the music played is completely traditional.
All these come together
to make the performance a delight in itself for any admirer of
culture. Its roots can be traced back to as early as 17thcentury and over the years it has
evolved and become more refined and perfect.
culture. Its roots can be traced back to as early as 17thcentury and over the years it has
evolved and become more refined and perfect.
The expressions of
the Kathakali dancers have no match anywhere. It’s a perfect
combination of bodily movements and facial gestures, both complimenting each other in a
perfect way. The singing and the drumming are also equally appealing.
combination of bodily movements and facial gestures, both complimenting each other in a
perfect way. The singing and the drumming are also equally appealing.
Most of the plays in this dance are based on traditional and mythological stories; however attempts have been made to incorporate historical stories and classics of Europe including Shakespeare’s plays in the dance to make it more global.
There are
about 101 classical stories that can be portrayed through Kathakali. There are
different centres all over Kerala and some also in other states and even abroad , that are
established to teach this dance form. There are many prominent Kathakali artists and most
of them come from Kerala, the very place where it took birth.
different centres all over Kerala and some also in other states and even abroad , that are
established to teach this dance form. There are many prominent Kathakali artists and most
of them come from Kerala, the very place where it took birth.
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