The 63rd State School Arts Festival saw the introduction of five tribal art forms, offering a glimpse of the unique culture of Kerala’s indigenous tribes. Infusing a burst of vibrancy, Paliya Nritham, native to the Paliya tribe of Idukki, captivated the audience with its rhythms and storytelling, much like the other tribal dances featured at the event. Though Paliya Nritham …
The repetitive presentation of Kathakali in global tourism platforms as the face of Kerala has raised apprehensions about Kerala’s overdependence on the art form leading to a loss of freshness in State’s international branding. Comparison with Spain Speaking to The Hindu, a senior bureaucrat who is instrumental in deciding the theme of Kerala Tourism abroad said, “This is the first …
