The Kerala Folklore Museum and Theater
The people of Kerala are known as being some of the most hospital in the country of India. The culture is steeped in a history that is based on arts, visual and performing arts, that have served to keep that history alive through the various methods of story telling. This is a magical city, which is evidenced by the jumping of the dolphins each evening just off shore. Walking through the streets, you find many museums and galleries which house many of the artifacts, artworks and historical mementos that will serve to send any first time visitor back to their room in one of the Kerala resorts , excited for what the next day will hold.
In the Kochi section of the city one will find the Kerala Folklore Museum and Theater. This museum celebrates the history and the tradition of the performance art world of the southern portion of India. The items found in the museum are exquisite and unique, ranging from costumes to instruments, puppets and painted window frames that had all been used at one time or another in the telling of the tales on stage. The tour through the museum is a guided tour, and when it is over the finale is a live performance of Kalaripayattu, Kathakali, and Mohiniyattam accompanied by live musicians.
This is one of the most fantastic and interesting museums in Kerala . And most certainly one of the best sites that is in the tucked away neighborhood of Kochi . The museum was put together by a married couple who still serve as curators of the museum and delightful hosts to all those who walk through their door. The collection has taken them seven years to put together and more items of interest are added each year. The performance is a colorful display of talent, both in acting and dancing, and the music was traditional, soothing and well executed. There are many museums and points of interest throughout the region, and should one make it to this region of South India, this is one that should not be missed.
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