Rare art forms to regale all at Kerala Folk Festival
3 weeks ago

Rare art forms to regale all at Kerala Folk Festival

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state capital is set to celebrate Kerala’s vibrant cultural heritage with a unique festival that promises to showcase some of the state’s rare folk art. The four-day Kerala Folk Festival from December 27 to 30 will bring together folk artists from various parts of Kerala and also offer audiences an opportunity to witness the cultural extravaganza unfolding at Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan. Crowd-pullers like ganamela are more popular these days,” said Jayakumar C R, a folklore academy award winner associated with Perinad Seethakali Academy. Known for its earthy and authentic expressions, the folk art reflects the life and spirit of Kerala’s rural communities.

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Kerala Folk Festival struggles for footfall in ‘eventful’ capital
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Kerala Folk Festival struggles for footfall in ‘eventful’ capital

New Indian Express  

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Rayalaseema Folk Arts: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
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Rayalaseema Folk Arts: A Journey Through Time and Tradition

New Indian Express  

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Temple Artist on a Mission to Promote Kerala’s Heritage Arts at Global Event
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New Indian Express  

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A recent theatre festival in Thrissur showed how to bond with Nature

The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Thiruvananthapuram to host a crowd-funded dance and theatre festival from March 10

The Hindu  

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Rajasthan mulls organising folk art festivals, conserve art and culture of different regions, uplift artists
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan mulls organising folk art festivals, conserve art and culture of different regions, uplift artists

Hindustan Times  

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Four Kerala artists on an all-India trip to discover the country
3 years, 9 months ago

Four Kerala artists on an all-India trip to discover the country

The Hindu  

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Kerala to host annual folk art fest from February 20
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala to host annual folk art fest from February 20

Deccan Chronicle  

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In the service of Kathakali
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In the service of Kathakali

The Hindu  

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The forgotten arts of Kerala
6 years ago

The forgotten arts of Kerala

The Hindu  

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