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Experience the traditional dance of kathakali

Kathakali is a well renowned classical dance form that is famous for its majestic originated detailed makeup and impressive dance moves. The dance form originated from the Southindian state called Kerala. This mesmerizing dance performance is like a play that tells you the story from the past mainly from Indian epics. Kathakali is a fusion of dance, drama, and devotion which will surely give a magical experience. It was traditionally performed by young boys as well as men who played the part of both men and women which is a really interesting part. But now both men and women participate during the performance. As there are no words used during the performance, the dancers use their facial expressions, body, and eye movements to convey the story to the audience. There are many reasons to experience this Indian classical dance form whenever you are in India.


Witness Breathtaking Costumes and Unique Makeup

Costume and makeup are the most important things that grab everyone's attention first as it displays the personality of the character. Different types of attires and makeup styles are used to show the type of character that person is playing such as god, demons, hunters, and more. You can also watch  the whole process of applying makeup if you want. Every makeup has a different meaning so that the audience can identify the character through makeup. The dancers wear accessories and flowers too to enhance their look. Their unique costumes and colorful makeup will leave you spellbound.

Kathakali Music 

Music with various instruments makes this performance outstanding. Music creates the mood of the particular scene and triggers emotions too. Moreover, the rhythm is set so that the actor-dancers can perform the scenes beautifully. If the music is good, the audience also feels connected. 

Understand the Importance of Culture

Kathakali dance is a great way to learn about the country's culture through a dance form as it showcases the famous Indian tales and epics of the past. You have the perfect opportunity to witness all the cultural aspects of India like music, theatre, literature altogether in one place. If you are exploring India for the first time and want to understand the Indian culture, you must experience the Kathakali dance form of India which will provide you a lifetime experience.

During my trip to Kerala. I witnessed the Kathakali dance art form which was fascinating and helped me understand Kerala’s traditions. Before witnessing the performance, I saw the makeup process. Usually, lots of makeup is used so that it looks like a face mask. It took around 2 hours but was worth it because it got to know a lot about makeup techniques as well. Later I watched the traditional dance along with the story. Their costumes were looking so heavy yet they managed to pull off the performance with ease and a lot of dedication. I loved the story and learned a lot about India during this performance. So I suggest everybody must see the Kathakali dance form at least once in their life.


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