Beginning of Kolkali by the Hindus of Malabar. This distinct and complex art includes styles like 'Vandhanakali,' 'Vattakol,' 'Thettikol,' 'Thaduthukali,' and 'Irunnukali.' Due to political reasons, it is not included in the Kerala School Kalolsavam.

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 of Muslims performed in a college arts fest

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Kolkali - a folk art form | North Malabar region of Kerala". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  2. ^ Jha, Makhan (1997). The Muslim Tribes of Lakshadweep Islands: An Anthropological Appraisal of Island Ecology and Cultural Perceptions. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-7533-032-0. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
Allikas: Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkali
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