India Fest Memphis 2009 - First Place - Kerala

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We start the show by taking our audience to the door steps of a typical Kerala Tharavadu (ancient magnificient homes that house big joint families). All through the show you would see the members of this tharavadu presenting the different dance forms of Kerala. We start with a dance with lights inviting you to this big tharavadu which represents Kerala in itself. This dance form represents Kerala Nadanam. When you peep inside the house you see ladies in different postures - which are the depictions of Raja Ravi Varma's famous paintings ( Hamsa Damayanthi(center), Keralite lady adorning her hair (right), lady with fruits(left). Then come men demonstrating the postures of Kalari - the most ancient form of martial arts that evolved in Kerala. Along with Kalari comes Mohiniattam (Classical Dance of Kerala) dancer to demostrate an interesting fusion between the two very different art forms (one mastered by men and the other by women). Depicting the religious harmony in Kerala's Tharavadu - comes a Hindu lady who dances Thiruvathira Kali, followed by a Christian lady who dances Margam Kali and at last comes a muslim lady who dances Oppanna. All these dance forms are very typical to the respective religions. At the end comes the Chenda Melam signifying the pomp and grandeour of a Kerala Tharavadu.
The ending formation shows the peaceful co-exsistence of the entire family of Kerala which is rightfully entitled as the Gods Own Country.

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  • This is out of this world.... everyone did a great job. Sam

  • great job guys! well done!

  • Excellent! Great job

  • Great job Memphis Malayalees! It's amazing!

  • Thank you Shaji professional recording of a professional program. How did you manage to get the sound recording also perfect (without any noise)? You should also get an award for the cinematography (Audio & Videography)J

    Dear Memphis Mallu Organizers and TEAM,

    Congratulations on our sweeping victory in India Fest 2009!

    WINNER - State Cultural Presentation

    WINNER - Best State Stall / Booth

    RUNNER-UP - Most Authentic Food

    Bravo! You made us all proud,

    Dennis, Noel, Sini & Saji

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