Kolkali
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Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India.[1] The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps.[2] The circle expands and contracts as the dance progress. The accompanying music gradually rises in pitch and the dance reaches its climax.[1] Kolkali is now a popular event in Kerala School Kalolsavam, which is considered as the biggest cultural event of Asia. There are two styles of Kolkali: the actual Kolkali and Thekkan Koladi. The actual Kolkali consists of Thacholikali, Rajasooyam etc. The actual kolkali is almost at verge of extinction and Thekkan Koladi is still alive as it is added in state kololsavams.
Many of the traditional performing art forms of Kerala like
The origin of the art can be traced back to ancient days when Kalarippayattu, a martial art of Kerala, was in vogue.
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References
- ^ a b "Kolkali - a folk art form | North Malabar region of Kerala". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ISBN 978-81-7533-032-0. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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