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DTSTAMP:20261015T063542Z
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SUMMARY:Parichamuttukali
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:OPAQUE
LOCATION:Punalur Christian Youth Centre\, Punalur\, Kollam\, Kerala\, 69130
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GEO:9.019795;76.91185
URL:https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/parichamuttukali
DESCRIPTION:Parichamuttukali is a distinctive Christian folk performance tr
 adition of Kerala that combines group dance\, rhythmic movement and stylis
 ed martial actions with swords and shields. Closely associated with the Ch
 ristian communities of Kerala\, the art form bears a strong resemblance to
  Kalaripayattu and is traditionally performed by men who move in coordinat
 ed formations around a traditional lamp. The name refers to the shield\, o
 r paricha\, and the characteristic bringing together or striking of the sh
 ields during the performance. Kerala Tourism describes Parichamuttukali as
  an art form that developed among Christian warriors in the 16th century a
 nd was traditionally presented during church feasts. The performance begin
 s with a tribute to God and gradually builds in pace and intensity\, with 
 the team leader\, known as the Asan\, leading the songs and movements. Per
 formers carry swords and shields and execute carefully coordinated steps w
 hile rhythmically bringing the shields together\, producing one of the mos
 t recognisable sounds of the performance. The musical accompaniment is del
 iberately restrained in the traditional form: the Asan sings while the dan
 cers respond in chorus\, with elathalam and the rhythmic clashing of sword
 s and shields providing the principal musical texture. Songs may praise Ch
 ristian figures and saints such as St. George and St. Sebastian\, reflecti
 ng the devotional character of the tradition. Performers traditionally wea
 r simple costumes\, including white…\n\nEvent page: https://app.eventify
 plus.com/event/parichamuttukali
CATEGORIES:Arts & Comedy
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