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Inclusion of greater number of traditional art forms in the next State School Arts Festival is under consideration, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said. The State government had, in a first, introduced five tribal art forms, Mangalamkali, Paniya dance, Irula dance, Paliya dance, and Malapulayattam, at the 63rd State School Arts Festival that concluded here recently. The Minister, …

Paliya Nritham captivates despite facing challenges in authentic representation

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 …

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