Kathakali is form of dance drama. It has its origins in Kerala. It is estimated to be about 400 years old. Traditionally this form is danced by men only. Even the female characters in the dance drama are played by men. This dance form is know for its elaborate makeup and costume. The dancers convey the story through detailed hand gestures , facial expression and eye movements. When i watched my first Kathakali performance i was so mesmerised by the way the performers truly became the characters they were playing. It often confused by people with Kathak, a classical dance form which originates from northen India. However these two dance form are distinctively different from each other.
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