Sunday, April 15, 2012

Kerala Music and Dance Tour


"Kerala Music and Dance Tour"," It is an integral part of any culture which describes various moods and feelings.
 Music and Classical Dance of Kerala are one such example which boasts of centuries old tradition and rich cultural heritage.
 Kerala Folk Dance accompanied with traditional music is one of the popular aspects of Kerala Tourism.
 It is a classical dance-drama known for its unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance.
 The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature whose stories are taken from the Mahabarat, the Ramayana and other ancient scriptures.
 This dance is usually performed only by men and female characters are portrayed by men dressed in women's costume.
 This dance is known round the world for its heavy hand gesture performance to convey the story.
 It is all about Mohini means a maiden who charms the onlooker and attam means dance.
 The dancer presents epics and legends episodes through footsteps, rhythmic arms movements and facial expressions.
 The dancer is adorned with several jewelries which make tinkling music as she dances.


Koodiyattam: This is the oldest performing art in Kerala which has brought to light by UNESCO after considering it as the Human Heritage Art.
 This dance is based on expressions related to the human emotions like anger, happiness and frustration.
 The dance is performed in the Sanskrit language.
 Tourists prefer several dance shows so that they can enrich their Kerala Tour experience.


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