The culture of Kerala is a synthesis of Aryan and Dravidian cultures, which has developed and mixed for centuries, under influences from other parts of India and abroad. It is defined bby it antiquity and the organic continuity sustained by Malayalis. As a result, Kerala’s culture has influenced and enriched the Indian cultural heritage and has also been vastly appreciated by the world as well.
Native traditions of classical performing arts include koodiyattam , a form of Sanskrit drama or theater and UNESCO – designated human heritage art , Kathakali is a 500- year – old form of dance drama that interprets ancient epics. Meanwhile, koothu is a more light hearted performance mode, like modern day stand up comedy; it was a ancient temple art later popularized by Madahava Chakyar.
Other keralit performing art includes mohiniyaattam ( the dance of the enchantress) which is a type of graceful choreographed dance performed by women. Other art forms in Kerala are, oppana (keralit Muslim art form), Margam kali ( a Christian art form )
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, a 19th century king of Travancore and patron and composer of music , was instrumental in popularizing carnatic music in early Kerala. Additionally Kerala has its own music system sopanam. The wider traditional music of Kerala includes Melam - percussive music performed at temple centered festivals, using an instrument known as the chenda. Upto 150 musicians may comprise the ensemble staging a performance and each performance may last up to four hours. Panchavadya ( 5 instruments ) is another type of percussion ensemble consisting of five types of percussion instruments : this can be utilized by 100 artist in certain major festivals.
Native traditions of classical performing arts include koodiyattam , a form of Sanskrit drama or theater and UNESCO – designated human heritage art , Kathakali is a 500- year – old form of dance drama that interprets ancient epics. Meanwhile, koothu is a more light hearted performance mode, like modern day stand up comedy; it was a ancient temple art later popularized by Madahava Chakyar.
Other keralit performing art includes mohiniyaattam ( the dance of the enchantress) which is a type of graceful choreographed dance performed by women. Other art forms in Kerala are, oppana (keralit Muslim art form), Margam kali ( a Christian art form )
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, a 19th century king of Travancore and patron and composer of music , was instrumental in popularizing carnatic music in early Kerala. Additionally Kerala has its own music system sopanam. The wider traditional music of Kerala includes Melam - percussive music performed at temple centered festivals, using an instrument known as the chenda. Upto 150 musicians may comprise the ensemble staging a performance and each performance may last up to four hours. Panchavadya ( 5 instruments ) is another type of percussion ensemble consisting of five types of percussion instruments : this can be utilized by 100 artist in certain major festivals.
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