Kerala School Kalolsavam 2023: Yakshagana’s heady blend of dance and drama has audience in a thrall
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2023: Yakshagana’s heady blend of dance and drama has audience in a thrall

The Hindu  

There are enormous headgears, vibrant colours and soaring music on stage at the 61st Kerala School Kalolsavam in Kozhikode. Gods on stage Yakshagana Lord Krishna in conversation with Sathyabhama, Arjuna in Kurukshetra, Sita during vanavas and war-hungry asuras kept the audience entertained through a heady blend of dance and drama. Challenges As a fierce war-cry from the stage floats to the greenroom, Tejaswi Ajith from St. Teresa’s School, Kannur, says learning Kannada dialogues is no easy task. “Though our teacher translated for us, we do not know the meaning of each word.” Theertha from Bethany St. Johns HSS, Thrissur, says the biggest challenge lies in performing with the heavy ‘kireedam’ as Aryananda who plays Narakasura agrees.

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