Presentation of this dance can be said so unique. The dancers are not required to speak, but their hand movement known as mudra and unique facial expressions implied a meaningful sign language. Though the performance was only accompanied by vocal music, percussion and a cymbal, the dance-drama could become an attractive spectacle for tourists. Unique make-up and vivid colors of their costume indicated the nature of character they played.
It’s called Kathakali, a drama-dance depicting the Mahabharata epic staged in front of tourists at Queen’s of India, Kuta. Presentation of the Kathakali in the form of drama was danced with elaborate masks and costumes. By and large, it had longer duration. With combination of dance and dialogue, it showed off the myth and living legend in the temple courtyard of Kerala becoming a very unique performance. In the presentation, the dancers used amazing costumes and make-up with the accompaniment of drums and vocals.
Kathakali shows off story play denoting a classical dance-drama of Kerala originating from the seventeenth century and rooting in the Hindu mythology. The unique combination of literature, painting, music, acting and dance was staged for the first time in Bali and even in Indonesia, said Neeta Malhotra, the owner of Queen’s Tandor, coordinating the travel of Indian artists to Bali.
All kinds of the art in this combination were arranged like literature containing narration, poetry and drama. Costumes with vibrant color and make-up were prepared by the artists themselves and a different head covering made of wood was worn during the play. The Aharya (players) had a lot of faces like Pacha, Kathi, Thadi, Minukku and many others. Duration of the show was only 1.5 hours, but make-up should be prepared for 7 hours starting from facial make-up until clothing.
This art was staged in Bali because the similarity of Balinese and Indian culture. Through this performance, we would like to show off cultural similarities between India and Bali, he added.
It’s called Kathakali, a drama-dance depicting the Mahabharata epic staged in front of tourists at Queen’s of India, Kuta. Presentation of the Kathakali in the form of drama was danced with elaborate masks and costumes. By and large, it had longer duration. With combination of dance and dialogue, it showed off the myth and living legend in the temple courtyard of Kerala becoming a very unique performance. In the presentation, the dancers used amazing costumes and make-up with the accompaniment of drums and vocals.
Kathakali shows off story play denoting a classical dance-drama of Kerala originating from the seventeenth century and rooting in the Hindu mythology. The unique combination of literature, painting, music, acting and dance was staged for the first time in Bali and even in Indonesia, said Neeta Malhotra, the owner of Queen’s Tandor, coordinating the travel of Indian artists to Bali.
All kinds of the art in this combination were arranged like literature containing narration, poetry and drama. Costumes with vibrant color and make-up were prepared by the artists themselves and a different head covering made of wood was worn during the play. The Aharya (players) had a lot of faces like Pacha, Kathi, Thadi, Minukku and many others. Duration of the show was only 1.5 hours, but make-up should be prepared for 7 hours starting from facial make-up until clothing.
This art was staged in Bali because the similarity of Balinese and Indian culture. Through this performance, we would like to show off cultural similarities between India and Bali, he added.
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