Students weave powerful narratives through Kathaprasangam on modern struggles and timeless tales
The HinduThe Kathaprasangam event in the high school category at the State Arts School Festival on Wednesday was a captivating showcase of storytelling, where students skilfully blended traditional narratives with contemporary themes. The unique art form of Kathaprasangam, which combines prose narration with emotive singing, allowed students to display their storytelling and vocal skills, effectively conveying powerful messages. Among the most notable performances was by Vaiga S. Madhu from CKNS GHSS, Pilicode, Kasaragod, who presented the inspiring tale of acid attack survivor Reshma Bano Qureshi, whose journey from the slums of Mumbai to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion industry was nothing short of remarkable. Several students also presented stories that focussed on global conflicts, such as the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine wars, adapting the tragic tale of Jeevalatha from Sudha Menon’s Charithram Adrusyamakkiya Murivukal to highlight the ongoing suffering in conflict zones.
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