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▪ Kathakali

Kathakali is the ancient classical dance from of Kerala which is a grand mix of dramatics, vocal and instrumental music, dancing and mine. The following institutions are performing daily Kathakali at their centres:-

1) See India Foundation, Kalathil Parambil House Valanjambalam Chittor Road, South End, Kochi - 682 016. Tel.: 369471/371759.

Timing 6.45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Male - up at 6 p.m.

(2) Art Kerala Kannarathodathu Lane, Valanjabalam, Kochi - 682016 Tel.: 366 238

Timings: 7.00 to 8.30 p.m. Make up at 6 p.m.

3) Cochin Cultural Centre, Manikath Road, Kochi 682016 Tel.: 367866

Timings: 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Make-up at 5.30

Daily Kathakali shows at select cultural centres.

Timings: 6.45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi, and Karnatic Music recitals at the Kerala Fine Arts Hall at foreshore road; and a range of art galleries, reflecting the achievements of visual artist through paintings, murals, and sculpture are increasingly popular venues. There is very little of Western style nightlife. Anual events like the Tourism Week (Dec to Jan). Featuring Boat races, Food festivals, Flowershows, and a variety of entertainment's programme, are all well worth seeing. If you are in any doubt, heck the local newspapers for venues and timings.