traditional dancers with colourful costumes from a festival in kerala,india
Kerala or God's Own Country as it is popularly called has a rich past, that is still preserved in its traditional cultural heritage. One can see these ancient traditions in its temples, monuments, ancient martial art forms and various dances. With the passing time, dances of Kerala has gained much importance in the celebrations, rituals, festivals and ceremonies etc. Kerala occupies the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. Kerala's culture-- its ancient civilization, artistic forms, beliefs, and openness to new ideas —reveals a kaleidoscopic representation of the Dravidian traditions and their rich cultural heritage. Kerala owns a rich and ever-flourishing culture. Kerala prides over its cultural diversity with people from different ethnic groups and different religious faiths populating it. This small but enviable state along the west coast of South India is indeed a melting pot of cultural multiplicity. Some of the major events showcasing Kerala’s culture are the Onam Festival, the Temple festival at Thrissur, the annual Snake Boat Race at Alleppey, and the festivals of Id and Christmas. You can entreat your eyes with some of these celebrations on your visit through the Kerala Backwaters. Kerala’s exotic culture also includes its varied dance forms, martial arts and mouth-watering cuisines. Kathakali, a 300-year-old dance form is one of the most popular dance forms, developed exclusively in Kerala. This dance exhibits a gorgeous amalgamation of color, dance, music, drama and expressions. Other dance forms of Kerala are Mohiniyattom, Thullal, Krishnanattom, Koodiyattom, Kolkkali, Thiruvathirakali, Oppanna and Chavittunatakom. Apart from classical dance and art, Kerala excels in Kalaripayattu, a eminent marital art form. Considered as the oldest and most scientific, it is the most comprehensive form of martial arts. Interestingly, even kung-fu is believed to have originated from Kalaripayattu.
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