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THE PERFORMING ARTS OF KERALA
| Blessed as it is by nature and a vibrant people, Kerala a also has a rich repertoire of music, dance and arts. Most of these are unique to the land and reflect the love for life of its people. |
| Dances of Kerala : The tradition of classical arts has existed in Kerala for more than a thousand years. |
| Koodiyattam, a form of Sanskrit drama which is associated with temple rituals is perhaps the oldest form of classical arts in Kerala. |  |
 | Kathakali is perhaps the only dance form in which the entire body is used to portray a story. The artists wear elaborate costumes, ornaments and facial make-up. This dance has been referred to as ' the first theatre of imagination " in the world. |
| Mohiniyattom ( the dance of the enchantress ) is a distinct type of dance form which has existed in Kerala for hundreds of years. |  |
 | Thullal evolved as a part of social reformation. Social satire at its best seen in the Thullal performances where a large dose of humour keeps the audience in a constant stat of merriment. |
| Folk arts : Kerala has a rich repertoire of folk performing arts, folk songs and folk drama where we observe man's overpowering rapport with nature and his constant desire for communication with the unknown. |
| Theyyam, Thira, Mudiyettu, Kaduvakali, Velakali, Kakkarissinatakam, Chavittunatakam Margamkali, Kolkali, Parichamuttukali, Bhadrakalipattu, Pulluvanpattu, Thiruvathirakali and so on are a few of Kerala's folk art forms. |
| Martial arts : Kalaripayattu is the comprehensive system of the martial arts of Kerala regarded as one of the oldest and most scientific in the world. Even Kung-fu is believed to have originated from Kalaripayattu. |  |
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