Kerala's Kathakali – India's Legendary EYE DANCE! (Kochi) 🇮🇳

Travel Documentary, India 2024. 🇮🇳 What can embody India's rich culture more than Kathakali?! In this episode, we invite you on a journey into India's mythic past as we explore the mesmerizing Kathakali performance.

Kathakali, which means "story-play" in Malayalam, is a 400-year-old dance drama originating from the southern Indian state of Kerala. It started in the temples as part of religious ceremonies and festivals in the late 16th century.

This unique dance combines elements of classical Indian dance, music, drama, and mime to tell stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Kathakali performers use expressive facial expressions, symbolic hand gestures called mudras, and elaborate makeup to convey emotions and narratives. The language of Kathakali is spoken not through words, but through the eloquence of movement and expression!

Kathakali is known for its amazing makeup, which transforms actors into gods, demons, and heroes with vibrant colors and intricate designs that symbolize different traits and emotions.

Today, Kathakali continues to captivate audiences in India and around the world. So, if you ever find yourself in Kochi or Kerala, don't miss the chance to witness this magical performance.

Or join us now for a glimpse into India’s most treasured tradition at the renowned Cochin Cultural Center in Kochi, Kerala! Discover the rich cultural heritage and the fascinating makeup process that makes Kathakali so special!

Thank you for watching & commenting!

With love and gratitude,
Nicole & Roberto

Travel vlog documentary 26 | Filmed January 2024
#india #kathakali #kerala #travel
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Hi, we're Nicole from Austria/Germany and Roberto from Switzerland/Italy! We believe that traveling is more than just sightseeing! When we travel, we look for spontaneous and AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS with THE LOCAL LIFE (and local people of all backgrounds) in other cultures, the country (nature, villages, cities) and the food. Our travels are about uncovering the REAL & UNSCRIPTED LIFE in each destination, with all its sunny & shady sides! We try to find out what really makes each country unique, beyond the postcard-perfect images.

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