Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India. [1] The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps. [ 2 ] The circle expands and contracts as the dance progress.

With a history of about 200 years, Kolkali is a folk art form performed in the North Malabar region of Kerala. It is said to have drawn elements from Kalaripayattu, a martial art practised in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

There are two forms of Kolkali popular in Kerala –Payyannur Kolkali and Mappila (Muslim) Kolkali. Kolkali usually begins with Vandanakali where Lord Subramanian and Lord Ganapathy are praised, and is followed by other styles of dances in diverse tempos.

Kolkali - Dance With Sticks | India VideoKolkali one of the popular Muslim folk art form of Kerala. For more click on- http://www.indiavideo.org/kerala/arts/...

Dec 27, 2008 · Many of the traditional performing art forms of Kerala like Kathakali, Velakali, Poorakkali and Thacholikali; Kolkali, also have drawn elements from Kalarippayatt during their stages of evolution.

Kolkali, one of the most popular stick dance arts of Kerala, is widely performed in the Malabar region (North Kerala). This folk art form, believed to be around 200 years old, derives its name from the Malayalam words 'Kol,' meaning stick, and 'Kali,' meaning dance.

With a history of about 600 years, Kolkali is a folk art form performed in the North Malabar region of Kerala. It is said to have drawn elements from Kalaripayattu, a martial art practised in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Kolkali-Parichakali is a popular folk dance in southern Kerala and Lakshwadeep. Kol refers to stick, and Paricha means shield. The dancers enact fight scenes while holding wooden mock weapons. The performance begins slowly, but gradually increases in tempo until it reaches a frenzy-like climax.

Dec 2, 2023 · About Kolkali Art: Having a historical lineage of approximately two centuries, Kolkali emerged as a folk art performed in the North Malabar region of Kerala, with influences drawn from Kalaripayattu, a martial art tradition prevalent in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Aug 26, 2024 · Kolkali Dance is a folk dance practised by the inhabitants of the region of the North Malabar belt and the Lakshwadeep Islands. This group dance form has a history that goes back around two millenniums in time.