A JOURNEY OF ART REVIVAL IN Annual Report ‘19

A CSR initiative of A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN

It gives me immense pleasure in their support extended to us in colourful and vibrant activities history within the station’s presenting to you the 29th the form of Corporate Social that include women premises. We are also happy to Annual Report of Folkland on Responsibility grant. This was a empowerment through art & inform that the art trainings, our 30th anniversary. The 30th helping hand for our journey not culture, art training for classes, workshops focusing on anniversary is celebrated as Pearl only to preserve the intangible transgender community, women and other groups began Anniversary. Pearl is known for cultural heritage, but also to Pancharimelam for men, to show positive results, as many its lustre; Folkland is all set to bring the tradition bearers for Charadukuthi for groups are receiving substantial shine bright with its glittering achieving the sustainable women, craft training etc. We are earnings from performances in activities to mark the pearl development goal through art proud to say that our initiatives and other states. anniversary. and culture. As you are aware, we have opened up new vistas to the are adding new feathers on our underprivileged artistic Our vision for the future is to Over the last 29 years, we have cap since 2017 with the support, community, womenfolk with continue to strive hard to fulfil aimed to protect, preserve, inspiration and guidance of our artistic talents, children who wish Folkland’s potential and rejuvenate, showcase and CSR partner, Dorf Ketal for cultural training and the contribute to the growth of the promote the lesser known art Chemicals India. We have society at large that is eyeing world’s largest democratic nation forms that are on the verge of reached unexplored areas of our aesthetic appreciation. Another culturally, economically, socially extinction, as well as the culture and brought rays of hope milestone can be witnessed on and sustainably. intangible cultural heritage of into the lives of the artistic the walls of Railway Kerala. We take this opportunity community. Station, an effort of around 30 DR. V. JAYARAJAN to immensely thank Dorf Ketal mural artists who displayed the CHAIRMAN Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. for This year was no exception, with cultural, local and locomotive FOLKLAND - THE PHILOSOPHY

Committed to promote guiding the institution and preserve folklore is to delve deep into and culture, Folkland – Kerala’s cultural roots and International Centre for preserve its varied heritage Folklore and Culture, for posterity. Envisioning is a non-profit, a society that respects and non-governmental helps sustain India’s art & organisation set in Kerala, culture, Folkland has India. Established in 1989, successfully created access Folklore is an organisation to performing arts, cultural registered under the Indian education, knowledge & Societies Act 1860. information through cultural practice. With With an objective to active centres across India promote cultural heritage and beyond, the institution among the youth, the hopes to promote and organisation strives to facilitate passing on India’s ensure that Kerala’s diverse rich cultural heritage from culture is nurtured and generation to generation. sustained. The philosophy THE IDEA BEHIND FOLKLAND

To benefit the cultural heritage Apart from regular performances, of a country, sustainable Folkland is currently planning a development through effective long-term project with cultural practices plays a documentation and resource FOLKLAND’S GOALS significant role. This can spur archiving for future generations. enthusiasm among performing The project also intends to communities and encourage impart the knowledge of arts to & OBJECTIVES: them to protect their arts. children with special needs and It is imperative that cultural stigmatised sections sensitivity is cultivated among of society such as transgenders, Highlight and preserve cultural Support the livelihood of citizens, shaping a more intersex communities, tribals and heritage through sustainable performance artists by creating responsible and culturally-aware . Through the education of development tangible activities society. art & culture, Folkland aims to

transform the lives of the various Encourage performing artists to Elevate societal status of Folkland strives to create invisible communities in India. continue promoting their various performing artists and offering awareness among the artist art forms them medical or housing needs, community, tackle imposing Folkland’s approach to create performance opportunities etc. heritage threats and provide cultural awareness and Empower marginalised training in order to help sustain sustainability is by conducting: communities and facilitate Educate and equip students with themselves and their valued art inclusion into society through art special needs, transgenders, forms. An effective medium of • Workshops and regular classes education tribals and other lower sections communication, traditional art of society forms are ideal for social • Income-generating programmes Design an advanced, sustainable awareness across villages and model through responsible obscure rural areas. The project • Stage performances cultural tourism aims to bring together a community of advocates who • Awareness events Conduct workshops and speak out for their cultural interactive sessions to bring heritage. awareness among the youth CHARADUKUTHI KOLKALI

Weaving art through rhythmic dance Charadukuthi kolkali is a form of CELEBRATING Kolkali, popular in and around FOLKLAND’S 30TH Payyannur. This art form ANNIVERSARY originated from , the martial art form of Kerala. The Folkland, in association with Dorf Ketal, dancers hold the ‘Kol’ or the stick celebrated its 30th anniversary along with in their hands attached to a string, International Women’s Day on 8th March, as they move around in tune with 2019 at Shenoy Square, . the song and weave elaborate Dr. P. K. Rejula, Principal, Krishnan patterns. Menon Memorial Women’s College, Kannur, inaugurated the programme. Mrs. K. P. Jyothi, Vice Chairperson, Payyanur Municipality presided over the event, while Smt. Narayani Nambiar welcomed the gathering. The introductory remarks were given by Dr. V. Jayarajan, Chairman of Folkland. Mrs. Shyamala E. P. felicitated the programme. The main coordinator of the programme was the well-known Charadukuthi Kolkali Aasaan, Mr. K. Sivakumar.

Four Charadukuthi Kolkali teams namely, Chalanam Kudumbasree Charadukuthi Kolkali Sangam, Mahatma Charadukuthi Kolkali Sangam, Sree Ashttamachal Kalasangam Payyanur Theru, Mahadevagramam Charadukuthi Kolkali Sangam gave exemplary performances on stage. Mr. Santhosh Jagdhane, Assistant General Manager, Dorf Ketal honoured Mr. P. K. Krishnan Gurukkal, Mr. Prabhakaran Tharangini, Mr. K. Sivakumar and Dr. Santhosh.

Celebrating a goddess with revered masks Padayani is a ritual art form performed at temples devoted to goddess , located on the river banks of Pampa. Though traditionally, it had lasted for nearly two weeks, presently, it is held for a single day. Kolam thullal is the major portion of Padayani performance. Kolam is a mask made by drawing images on the leaves of the areca nut palm. Wearing this Kolam, the dancer performs the ritual dance in deep devotion. This art form represents spiritual forces or divine characters, and are depicted with terrifying and spectacular face masks and head gear, painted in vivid colours like deep red and black, using natural powders. They include the Ganapathi Kolam, the Yakshi Kolam, the Pakshi Kolam, the Maadan Kolam, the Kaalan Kolam, the Maruthaa Kolam, the Pishachu Kolam, the Bhairavi Kolam, the Gandharvan Kolam and the Mukilan Kolam. Padayani is essentially a community ritual, where villagers are actively involved in collecting areca nut palms and participate in the making of the mask. MURAL PAINTING

A treasured art form that dates back to the 9th century A mural is a piece of artwork, painted RELIEF MURAL AT or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or KANNUR RAILWAY any other permanent structure. STATION Commonly depicting mythology and legends, these handmade frescoes Implemented as part of the 30th traditionally use natural pigments and anniversary commemoration of Folkland, the place is now a centre of vegetable hues. Dating back to the attraction for tourists. Every day, over 9th Century, a unique characteristic 15,000 passengers witness the local of the art form is that the architectural history of Kannur and the Railways elements of the surroundings are at the entry and exit approaches of seamlessly showcased in the painting. the railway station. Passengers get to witness the local history of Kannur and the Railways at the entry and exit Folkland provides training in mural approaches of the railway station. painting across Kerala, in Kannur, Kasargod, Calicut and . The mural was put up by a group of 14 artists led by eminent mural artist K. R. Babu. The art occupies a space With the support of Dorf Ketal, of 5000 sq.ft. and depicts cultural Folkland drew mural paintings on the landmarks, village life, activities seen walls of the IT classroom of at the railway station and evolution Kaalichanadukkam School on 20th of trains. The mural works were planned for six phases, the first being June, 2018. Dr. V. Jayarajan, sketching on paper inputs of artists Chairman, Folkland inaugurated the K. K. Marar, K. R. Babu and programme. Dr. V. Jayarajan. These drawings were then converted into 3D forms on TRAINING FOR walls using cement, which were later TRANSGENDER coated with gold paint. This mural was completed in less than two COMMUNITY months.

The NGO organised a workshop titled ‘Saphalyam’ for the transgender TRAINING CLASSES community at YMCA Centre, Aluva from 11th to 13th July, 2018. Folkland organised a painting session for students of architecture from Folkland with support from Dorf College of Engineering & Ketal and Marthoma Navodaya Technology, Payyanur. Headed by prominent mural artist Movement Society organised a Mr. K. R. Babu, the class was workshop for the transgender attended by 40 young architects who community at Krishi Vikjan Kendra, were enriched by the knowledge of from 15th to 19th mural painting. Relief mural at Kannur Railway Station November, 2018. An advanced training workshop followed from 17th to 22nd January, 2019.

A classical dance inspired by a mythical enchantress One of the eight classical dances of India, Mohiniyattam originated from and is still highly popular in Kerala. The art form gets its name from the word ‘Mohini’, a mythical enchantress avatar of the Hindu god . This avatar is believed to help good prevail over evil by deploying her feminine powers.

PERFORMANCES

Folkland, in association with Dorf Ketal, organised a performance at Cheemeni Open Prison on 2nd October, 2018. Ms. Soumya B. , Director of Natyagriham, Padannakad was the main performer of the event. This initiative was to encourage prisoners to involve themselves in the cultural field.

Ms. Soumya B Krishna and her talented students performed at Town Hall on 17th September, 2018 and at Madathin- keezhil Temple, Nileswaramon on 17th October, 2018.

Folkland organised a performance by Ms. Anila Sunil at Krishnan Menon Memorial Women’s College, Kannur on 20th February, 2019. And in association with Dorf Ketal, the celebrated artist also performed at PKM College Mandapam on 8th March, 2019.

The NGO also got a chance to perform at ASEAN Ethnic Festival, Bangkok that was held from 8th to 11th March, 2019.

A scintillating dance form celebrating the muslim bride A popular form of social entertainment, WORKSHOP Oppana was originated on the occasion of beautifying Muslim brides. In Tamil, One-day workshop was organised at 'Oppannai' means makeup and the Folkland office in Payyanur on although the art form is extinct in 27th January 2019. Celebrated , it is quite prevalent in Oppana trainer, Avil Majeed headed Kerala, especially in the district of the workshop that was attended by 12 . The art form of Oppana participants. was revived with much fanfare on the performing stages of cultural events and PERFORMANCE youth festivals of the student community. An Oppana performance was held at the ASEAN Ethnic Festival in Bangkok in March 2019. CHIMMANAKKALI

A dramatic representation of society through dance and music An art form performed in northern PERFORMANCES Kerala, Chimmanakkali is derived from ‘Chimmanam’ meaning humour • Folkland hosted a performance at or chat. The music and dialogues used Sopanam Auditorium, as part of for the performance are laced with Kavalam Anusamaranam, in humour. The art form displays on 26th June, 2018. incidents in very dramatic presentations and employs satire to highlight evils of • A performance was conducted at society. Atham Ghoshayathra held in Thripunithura on 15th August, 2018.

• The Foundation Day celebrations of Folkland witness a team of 10 artists perform at Lokdharmi Nayarambalam, Ernakulam on 20th December, 2018. CHAKYARKOOTHU

A powerful character that commands all attention Chakyarkoothu is a highly entertaining form of art where the performer narrates a highly refined monologue based on Hindu epics and tales from the . It is an interesting equivalent of the modern standup comedy act that incorporates commentary on current socio-political scenario and comments directed at the audience.

PERFORMANCES

Folkland and Dorf Ketal conducted a show on 23rd November, 2018 at Vallarkulangara Bhagavathi Kottam, Payyanur. The performance was led by Sri. Kalamandalam Sreenath and his team of artists.

With support from Dorf Ketal, Folkland organised Chakyarkoothu performances at the following schools:

• Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ramanthali • AUP School, Annoor • Govt. Higher Secondary School, Mathamangalam • Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karivellur • Alphonsa School

• Thayil Temple Nileswaram also hosted a performance by Folkland and Dorf Ketal in February 2019. PANCHARIMELAM

Drumming to the beat of tradition Pancharimelam is a musical ensemble Karunapurushasahaya Sangam. Award Winner Sri. Payyanur Sudhi. performed during temple festivals across Various artists who played ancient After the felicitation, the trainees Kerala. Panchari, a six-beat taal, is one music instruments of the temple were gave their debut performances before of the prominent forms of honoured on 12th March, 2019, a thronging audience. melam, popularly known as drum an event that was inaugurated by ensemble and is the most renowned and Shri. C. Krishnan, MLA. Folkland partnered with Dorf Ketal celebrated temple percussion. The chief guest of the programme to organise ‘Vadhyotsavam’ a was Dr. V. Jayarajan. Pancharimelam performance at Mr. T. Padmanabhan presided Perunthanniyoor Subhrahmanya over the event, while Swami Temple, Korom on 31st PERFORMANCES Mr. K. Dhananjayan Master, March, 2019. Celebrated artist Sri. Mr. N. Gangadaran, Advocate Payyanur Sudhi and over 100 of his Folkland partnered with Dorf Ketal K.V. Sasidharan Nambiar, President students performed on stage. Popular and Sree Porkkali Bhagavathi Temple, of Payyanur Poura Samithi and instrument artist Sri. Vellur organised Pancharimelam Mr. T. V. Karunakaran gave speeches. Marar and Sri. Payyanur Sudhi were arangettam of 20 artists who were Mr. Santhosh Jagdhane, Assistant honoured and Pancharimelam artists training under Guru Sudhi Master General Manager, Dorf Ketal who trained under Folkland received for three months for an initiative of honoured Delhi Panchavadhya Trust certificates.

A 1000-year revelry of indigenous tradition, custom & art A popular form of worship ritual, PERFORMANCES predominantly in parts of Kasargod, Kannur and Calicut districts of Maaritheyyam was peformed at Kerala and Kodagu of , Sopanam Auditorium on 26th June, Theyyam is a 1000-year-old 2018. ‘Maari’ in means celebration of tradition, art and suffering caused by disease or poverty. custom. The people in these regions The Malayalam month of believe that the art form is a channel Karkidakam, generally known as to god and so seek blessings from ‘Panjamaasam’, is said to be a month Theyyam. The performers of this of poverty and is associated with ancient Dravidian tradition belong illness and other sufferings. to specific communities, and only they are allowed to practise and Maaritheyyam is a performance that perform Theyyam. In , a is believed to take away all sorrow similar form of art called Bhuta and sets the stage to welcome the Kola is renowned and celebrated. month of prosperity and the most celebrated festival of – Chingam.

As part of Athachamayam, Folkland organised Maaritheyyam on 15th August, 2018 at the Government Boys High School, Thripunithura.

Folkland brought together 14 artists in Rajasthan who performed Theyyam at Nehru Yuva Kendra on 25th January, 2019 and Amber Fort on 26th January, 2019. WORKSHOPS Folkland, in association with Dorf Ketal, arranged another face painting Folkland conducted a two-day workshop at National Institute of workshop on ‘Mukhathezhuth Fashion Technology, Kannur on 14th Chithrakoodam’ at its centre in March, 2019. The classes were Payyanur on 2nd and 3rd October, conducted by Mr. Madhu Panicker, 2018. Sri. K. Balakrishnan was the Mr. Raju Panicker and Mr. Sudhi chief guest, while Sri. Athiyadam Panicker. Kunhirama Peruvannan was also present at the programme. A total of 13 Theyyam and 9 Mural artists EXHIBITION participated in the workshop. A Theyyam and face ‘Varnamugham’, a Theyyam face painting exhibition was held at painting workshop, was held at Sopanam Auditorium, Kollam on Navodaya School, Periya on 7th 26th June 2018. December, 2018. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. V. Jayarajan, Chairman, Folkland. The welcome FIELD TRIP speech was delivered by Mr. T. P. Mani and Mr. Karunakaran A team of 30 students from National presided over the meeting, which was Institute of Fashion Technology felicitated by Mr. Bins. The workshop visited Folkland Theyyam Museum led by Theyyam face painting artists on 1st November, 2018. Eminent Mr. Balan Peruvannan, Mr. Abhijith Theyyam artist, Mr. Madhu and Mr. Sooraj Peruvannan was Kuttooram discussed about the art attended by around 75 students. form and gave his insights on the The event concluded with Mr. Abdul tradition’s different facets and Rahman giving the vote of thanks. features.

A world-famous art form performed solely by male dancers One of most popular forms of classical performed ‘Nalacharitham’ at these , Kathakali was events. primarily developed as a Hindu performance in Kerala. A ‘story play’ With the support of Dorf Ketal, genre of art, Kathakali is highly Folkland conducted performances at distinguished by its elaborately vivid Government Girls Higher Secondary and intricate makeup, costume and School, Payyanur and Shobhana Arts facemasks traditionally worn by male & Sports Club, Ravaneswaram on actors-dancers. 23rd November, 2018. The events showcased Sri. Kalamandalam Kathakali, performed in Sanskritised Sukumaran and his team who Malayalam, is inspired from folk performed ‘Kuchelavritham’. mythology, religious legends and spiritual ideas from Hindu epics and puranas. DEMONSTRATIONS

Folkland conducted workshops on To comprehend the signs and music Kathakali in 10 schools and organised of Kathakali, Folkland conducted performances in three schools and a classes with Sri. Kalamandalam club. Narayanan Nambeesan at the following schools:

PERFORMANCES • GHSS Korom • GHSS Mathamangalam In September 2018, Kathakali • GHSS Kadannappally performances were held at • GHSS Kunhimangalam Kanhangad South High School and • GHSS Kandoth Chattanchal High School. Artist Mr. • GHSS Karivellur Sukumaranand and his team • Govt. Boys HSS Payyanur SHINKARIMELAM

A vibrant symphony of ancient musical instruments Shinkarimelam, related to Pancha PERFORMANCES Folkland along with Kalichampothi vadyam, is a classical performance Shingarimelam team performed at of various indigenous musical 12 Shinkarimelam artists of Folkland Snehalaya Charitable Trust, instruments. The symphony of these performed in All India Craft Mela, Manjewsaram and in Delhi. instruments is unique and captivating. held at Shilparam, Hyderabad 22nd The performance of the art form is to 25th December, 2018. It was Folkland partnered with Dorf Ketal integral to festivals celebrated in conducted by the South Zone to host a performance at temples, where the music is considered Cultural Centre, Thanjavur. Shinkarimelam Mudraadi Rashtriya divine. Rangotsava 2019 from 10th to 12th A performance was held at Organics March in Udupi, Karnataka. As an initiative for women & Millets 2019, an International 15 artists from Kanichara empowerment, Folkland, in association Trade Fair on 20th & 21st January, Vadyasangam who were trained by with Dorf Ketal, provided training in 2019 at Palace Grounds, Bangalore. Folkland performed on stage. Shinkarimelam to women across Kerala. On 24th January, 2019, Folkland Folkland also made its presence organised a performance at Sahyadri known at ASEAN Ethnic Festival, Fest in Shimoga, Karnataka. Bangkok, with a performance in March 2019. MANGALAMKALI

An age-old tribal dance exclusive to wedding festivities A dance ritual performed at weddings, PERFORMANCES Mangalamkali is a form of entertainment and celebration. Folkland artists performed at Atham Usually seen performed by Goshayathra held in Thripunithura Mavilas/Malavettuva, in August 2018. an indigenous community in northern Kerala, the dance form The NGO organised a dance is known for gradually picking up performance by Gothra Bhoomika the tempo to a really fast beat. Parappa in a flower show at Mangalamkali uses specific music Kunhimangalam on 16th instruments such as Thudi. January 2018.

A team of 12 performing artists rendered a dance display at Shilparam, in connection with a tribal fest under the auspices of South Zone Cultural Centre in November 2018. THOLPAVAKOOTH

Intricate leather puppets come to life in the shadows A vibrant puppetry of shadows, Folkland organised puppetry • Madathumpadi Temple, is performed using performances at: Payyanur puppets made from leather as a tribute to Goddess Badrakali. Specially • Peralam Kozhumal UP School Tholpavakooth Sangham, Shornur performed in exclusively built theatres • Payyanur College performed a show in Chennai in called Koothumadams, the art form is • UP School September 2018. preserved as a family heirloom, • Chattanchal Higher traditionally by Pulavars. Secondary School A performance was held by Folkland • Kanhangad Higher at GVHSS, Koonathara on Secondary School 22nd November 2018 and in • Monacha Bhagavathy Temple Cherukatuplam, Mannanur on • Pallikkara Residential Association 23rd November. Led by • Ranipuram Mr. Viswanathapulavar, the show • GHSS Ravaneswaram was organised by the support of • Shobana Club Ravaneshwaram Dorf Ketal. • M. V. M. Kunhivishnu Nambeesan Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School KNOW NETTIPATTAM COCONUT LEAF CRAFT ORIGAMI YOUR MAKING TRAINING CLASS Coconut leaves play a vital role purpose of this workshop was The ancient art of paper folding, CRAFTS in the lives of Keralites. This to hone the craft, realise its Origami is relevant in the importance and revive the modern-day classroom for An elephant caparison, 37 participants who enrolled in significant connection commences heritage back into society’s mathematics, craft-making and Nettipattam is a distinctively the very informative workshop. from childhood where toys are made with coconut leaves, to day-to-day life. fun science. The art form stunning golden covering that develops focus and attention, adorns the head of elephants in The team also conducted a one’s last rites when the same are Another one-day workshop while enhancing the Kerala during temple festivals. two-day workshop at Mahatma used for ritual purposes. was held for NIFT students at thought-process and creativity. Cultural Centre, Ramanthali in Folkland’s Payyanur office on The Folkland team conducted a December 2018. 32 participants Folkland, in association with 13th March, 2019. The session Folkland conducted a workshop 3-day workshop on Nettipattam were trained by Mr. Rajesh Dorf Ketal organised a workshop was moderated by Mrs. Rugmini for the paper art form at CET making at their office in Valiyaparamba, some of whom exclusively for coconut leaf crafts and was headed by Mr. Raju College, Kaithappuram on 23rd Payyanur in October 2018. Mr. took up work orders after the at S. K. Pottakkadu Cultural Panicker, Mr. Sudhi Panicker and October, 2018. 30 participants Rajesh Valiyaparamba trained the productive session. Centre Puthiyara, Calicut on 5th & 6th October, 2018. The Mr. Madhu Panicker. attended the intriguing workshop that was led by well-known artist, Mr. Pramod Aduthila. GOPEETHAM Folkland partnered with Dorf Ketal meeting. Mr. Balan Master OTTAMTHULLAL to organise a one-day handicraft addressed the gathering. exhibition at Community Hall, Ms. Jiji K P and Mr. K Sureshan An event called ‘Gopeetham’ Payyanur on 8th March 2019. (Secretary, Folkland) extended the A unique dance form, Ottamthullal Chettikulangara Gopinathan Smrithi Women who were trained by the felicitation. Ms. Syamala proposed is known for its simplicity in was organised by Folkland and NGO in the craft of nettipattam, the vote of thanks. presentation and humour. With Dorf Ketal on 14th March 2019 at mural painting and more showcased stringent principles mentioned in Gopinathan Nagar. The popular film their works at the event. Students On 22nd March 2019, the Natya , Thullal is performed director, poet and lyricist, from NIFT, Kannur were also part participants completed 6 months of solo and is presented within temples. Sree Sreekumaran Thambi of the exhibition. training and were awarded Involving fast-paced satirical music inaugurated the programme. certificates. An exhibition and mythical themes, the art form also showcasing their finished products critiques the current social, economic was held, which received a lot of and political scenario. appreciation from visitors. FOLKLAND EXHIBITIONS

The NGO successfully conducted an art exhibition at their office on 24th November, 2018. Over 100 people came to the event.

As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, TAILORING CLASS

VELICHAM One of the prime objectives of Dorf Ketal and Folkland is to create a Folkland and Dorf Ketal in self-empowered women community collaboration with Njamanangad using their artistic skill. This dream Theatre Village conducted a materialised on 12th December one-day workshop on creative 2018 by imparting tailoring classes lighting on 24th June, 2018 at to a group of 29 women. Kalari Gurukulam, . Dr. V. Jayarajan inaugurated the programme. Ms. Sali Sebastian delivered the welcome speech. Mr. C. Krishnan presided over the QUIZ Payyanur hosted a poster making NANGYARKUTHU Folkland associated with competition by Folkland. The contest Dorf Ketal to organise ‘Penmma’ Nangyarkoothu Shilpashala at Govt. COMPETITION saw participation from 26 students of A traditional art similar to the U. P. School, Karicheri on 15th the school. age-old drama tradition of February, 2019. The performance Kutiyattam, Nangyarkuthu was only Folkland organised a Heritage was by Ms. Kalamandalam Sangeeth On 5th February, a poster making performed by women of the Quiz Contest at Govt. High and her team of artists. competition took place at GHSS, Ambalavasi Nambiar community in School, Kalichanadukkam on Ravaneshwaram, where 23 students Kerala – the Nangyaramma. 13th August, 2018. Held as part Another performance by took part in the contest. The solo domain of female artists, of the heritage club activities, 26 Ms. Kalamandalam Krishnendu and Nangyarkuthu is played on the children who were selected on her team was organised by Folkland The poster making contest at GHSS, theme of Sree Krishna Charitham merit basis participated in the and Dorf Ketal at Cooperative Arts Kalichanadukkam was held on 6th that depicts the life of Lord Krishna. competition. The quiz included February, 2019 and was attended by and Science College, Madayi on topics based on regional around 70 students. 8th March, 2019. The event was & national heritage. part of the International Women’s Day celebrations by the Malayalam KOTHAMOORIYATAM Another Heritage Quiz took Department of the institution. place at ISD Senior Secondary School, Payyanur as part of their A rural folk art of northern Kerala, midriff. Often boys don the role of heritage club activities. 28 Kothamuriyattom is quite similar to the Kothamoori or holy cow, who students were chosen on merit Theyyam, but with an image of a are fitted with special hair and basis and participated in the cow’s face attached to the artist’s makeup. They are accompanied by school competition. Paniyans and instrument players. Drum beats serve as the musical background and the dialogues are both socially-relevant and POSTER humorous.

MAKING Folkland, in association with Dorf Ketal, organised a performance by COMPETITION Sri. Sunil Panicker at Krishnan Menon Memorial Women’s College, Kannur on 15th March, 2019. Folkland organised a poster making competition at South High School, Kanhangad on 19th January, 2019 on the topic Pani Ki Kahani – My Water Heritage. The event was inaugurated by Sri. Unnikrishnan Master, and was attended by around 10 students.

Government Boys High School, TETE-A-TETE CULTURAL WITH ARTISTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Folkland and Dorf Ketal Performances of , Kerala Kshethrakala Academy, arranged an informal meeting Ottamthullal, Sivapaalathaalam, Dr. V. Jayarajan, Chairman, Folkland, with artists of various art Hindustani Vocal, Kathakali Music Thadam Parameswaran, Aarathi Two representatives of Folkland disciplines from across the were demonstrated by the artists Jayarajan, Nithya Surendran, visited Korea on 8th September country. Some of the artists who during the interactive session. Saranjini Jayarajan and Sreeja 2018, as part of a cultural exchange took part in the gathering were: C. V. Dr. Dong Sung Huh experience, where they performed The discussion was led by felicitated the artists who were Mohiniyattam. Dr. K. H. Subramahnyan, Chairman, present at the event. Dr. Anwesa Mahanta - Sattriya Viswanathapulavar - Shadow Puppetry T.T. Krishnan - Kathakalivesham Kalamandalam Nambisan - Kathakali Music Karivellur Rathnakumar - Ottamthullal Krishnan Kutty - Ottamthullal Karivellur Rameshan - Edakka, Harimohan - Sivapaalathaalam Manoj Vellur - Sivapaalathaalam Dr. Anila Sunil - Mohiniyattam Kalamandalam Soumya - Mohiniyattam Sitha Sasidharan - Bharathanatyam Neelima T.M. - Nangyarkoothu K. Suresan - DISCUSSING WORLD TRIBAL DAY Rajitha Rajan - Drama Mithra Vinda - Hindustani Vocal ART FORMS OF CELEBRATION Satheesan Bangalam - Mural Painting KARNATAKA Krishnan Namboothiri - Thidamb Nritham Suresan. The celebrations were Madhu Kutooran – Theyyam On 11th August, Folkland made entertaining with tribal Krishnan Peruvannan - Theyyam celebrated World Tribal Day at dances from different areas of the Balan Peruvannan - Theyyam Folkland visited Bakur, Karnataka Kaalichanadukkam Govt. High country. Tribal art photography was Sunil - Theyyam in July to study the various art School. Actor Mamukkoya also exhibited as part of the forms of Karnataka. The state has inaugurated the programme and programme. an array of folk arts including dance Mr. Raghavan Adukkam presided and puppetry. Art forms, namely the event. The felicitation was Kunitha Hutari Bolakaat, delivered by Panchayat Members Ummattaat, Kamsalenritya, Lavani Mr. Musthapha Thayannur and and most importantly, Mr. M Aneesh Kumar and were discussed. Secretary of Folkland, Mr. K. ART FOR ASSESSMENT The Folkland team also assessed the economic sustainability. So the art forms of Arjuna Nritham, damage of heritage has affected the RELIEF STUDY Padayani, Mudiyettu, social environment and economic Theyyam, Pulluvanpattu, sustainability in the community. Tholpavakooth, Chavittunadakam Folkland conducted an assessment and . All the artisans lost • Cultural heritage gives an identity With the help of Folkland, Dorf Artists associated with Folkland Chairman, Folkland. The study of the flood-hit cultural out on performances during the for not only the indigenous Ketal took the initiative to help and organised a programme ‘Kala programme was a joint initiative of heritage of Kerala in August 2018. Onam season due to the flood. community but also for the state. support the people of Wayanad Santhwanam – Art for Consolation’ Folkland with Dorf Ketal and it Folkland staff visited the particular Their ornaments, instruments and Once they are destroyed, along with when they were hit by the floods of at the Wayanad Relief Camp at offered some solace to the inmates areas areas from 26th to 30th other paraphernalia were destroyed it dies the rich tradition and culture 2018. The NGO collected materials St. Joseph’s TTI Kaniyaram, in the relief camp through September 2018. In this survey, during this time. The assessment which cannot be witnessed by from the folk, tribal and other Manathavadi on 24th August, performances of Naadanpaattu, Folkland covered the worst flood hit has certain findings and actions that future generations. The best artists communities and distributed 2018. The event was inaugurated by Mangalamkali etc. The inmates areas and assessed the damages on need to be taken up by example to be quoted are the woes to those in need in and around the Mr. V. R. Praviji, Chairman, enjoyed and also participated in the intangible cultural heritage. district. Mananthavadi Municipality in the programme. ICH bearers, as well as of the weavers who had lost their Govt. institutions. weaving machines which was made presence of Dr. V. Jayarajan, Name of the Districts and by senior artisans who are no more. affected area

How the loss of heritage elements • Cultural production is highly Ernakulum - Chendamangalam, affect the community? contextual and idiosyncratic. Loss Paravur, Aluva of cultural production has affected Alleppey - , Mavelikara, • Cultural heritage is one of the the economic sustainability of the Ambalapuzha, Thakazhi and pillars of social, environmental and community. Thiruvalla - Kuthambilly Thrissur - Pullazhi, Puthurkkara Pathanamthita - Aranmula Kottayam - Kurichi, Flood affected mainly the areas of Handloom, Palliyodangal and Aranmula Kannadi apart from Chendamangalam Handloom, there are losses that has happened in Kuthambilly, Kasargode and Kannur Handlooms. They faced difficulty in sales since the flood effected the economic condition in almost all the societies, and the transportation was blocked all over Kerala. Action needs to be taken in order to SREEDHARIYAM Culture’. Sri Umesh Salian, HERITAGE was Sree Narayana Vidhyalayam that was stabilise the situation and prevent Chairman, Kerala Tulu Academy founded by Swami Ananda who long-term loss. AT TOWN HALL inaugurated the valedictory session. WALK dedicated his life to fight against social Sri Prajin, Union Chairman evils like untouchability. Mahatma Gandhi • Through this survey, it was welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ravi had visited the Ashram and planted a Folkland, with support from Dorf understood that, at present, Kumar presided over the meeting. INTACH, in association with Folkland mango tree during that time. The walk was Ketal and Kannada University, handloom workers do not receive Dr V. Jayarajan, Chairman, and Dorf Ketal, conducted a heritage led by Dr. V. Jayarajan, K.V. Sasidharan Hampi organised a two-day any help from the government sector. Folkland was present. Ms. Jasna K. walk from Old Payyanur Police Station Nambiar, E.P. Balakrishnan, national seminar and snehadaram Hence, immediate government P., Researcher, proposed the vote of to Sree Narayana Vidyalayam to mark P.M. Balakrishnan, Narayani Nambiar, titled ‘Sreedhariyam’ at Town Hall, intervention is required in the thanks. the World Heritage Week celebrations. Manju Moham, Sarala Krishnan. Students Kanhangad on 27th January and handloom area. of Sree Narayana Vidhyalayam welcomed P. K. Rajan Smaraka Campus, The starting point of the walk was Old the participants by showering them Nilesawaram on 28th January. • Government intervention must be Payyanur Police Station, which is a with flowers. present in all aspects of heritage. heritage police station that was Hon'ble Minister for Revenue, INTACH (INDIAN constructed in the year 1910 and had After concluding the walk, the participants Mr. E. Chandrashekaran NATIONAL TRUST FOR ARTS • Need to attain international witnessed several historical struggles, laid flowers on Swami Ananda Tirtha inaugurated the programme. agency interventions / assistance & CULTURAL HERITAGE) including Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Samadhi. A meeting was also held under Mr. P. Karunakaran welcomed the for affected areas. strike. The building was protected owing the Heritage Mango tree, which was gathering and Mr. V.V. Rameshan TRAINING to pressure from INTACH, which forced presided over by Dr. V. Jayarajan. presided over the event. Mr. K. P. • More voluntary organisations must the government to declare it as a E.P. Balakrishnan, A.K.P. Narayanan, Ramanunni felicitated the PROGRAMME get involved in the protection of protected monument. Ms. Rugmini. K.G Sreelatha Madhu, programme, while the first session heritage elements. Achuthan Puthalath, R. Chanradas and was handled by Dr. Naduvattam The finishing point of the heritage walk others addressed the gathering. Gopalakrishanan, Dr. M. N. Rajan, • Government has to take necessary Two representatives of Folkland Dr. P. Somanathan, Dr. Lissi steps to improve the cultural participated in a three-day training Mathew and Dr. Joseph Saccaria. production’s sales programme in October 2018 conducted by INTACH, New Delhi. The workshop Prof. K. P. Jayarajan published the • Cultural awareness should be was on Listing and Documentation of book authored by Dr. A. M. imparted to the present generation to Tangible and Intangible Cultural Sreedharan titled Tulu: safeguard cultural heritage, especially Heritage. Paramparyavum Veendeduppum. during natural calamities, so as to Unlige Janapatha Kalasangam preserve them for future generations. Badiyadukka in association with Folkland-Trikaripur performed Tulu art form Chennu Nalige, Odu Nalige, Dudi Nalige, Karamgolu and Padhanne. Dr. Radakrishna Bellur, Dr. Kamalksha, Dr. Prakash Chandra Sisila, Dr. Rajesh Bajjangala, Smt. Manjula P., Sri P. K. Jayarajan presented papers on the topic ‘Tulu Language and KHAGOL MELA presence. A Daytime Astronomy Kshethrakala Academy presented the INTERNATIONAL Workshop was held between 10:00 award to Vishnuprasad M. V., AM and 2:00 PM and a Night Sky grandson of M. V. Vishnu THEATRE DAY The Nehru Memorial Museum and watch was conducted between 6:00 Namboodiri. Sunil Kunnaru from Library, in association with PM and 9:00 PM at Rajas Higher Malayalam Vayanassala welcomed the CELEBRATIONS Folkland, organised Bapu Khagol Secondary School. gathering. Dr V. Jayarajan Chairman Mela from 22nd to 24th January The third event was conducted in Folkland presided the meeting. across North Kerala, where Mahe, Kannur on 24th January at Sri. K. K. Marar made the Folkland partnered with Dorf Ketal to Mahatma Gandhi had visited Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. HSS, where reminiscence speech. Sri. Payyanur celebrate International Theatre Day on during India’s fight for Gandhi had visited. Presided by Kunjiraman Master, Dr. Kumaran 27th March 2019. Sri. Appukkuttan independence. Dr. V. Jayarajan, the event was Vayaleri, Folklore Academy Secretary Master, Former Sangeetha Nadaka inaugurated by Sri. M. Raghavan, Sri. M. Pradeep Kumar, President, Academy Secretary, inaugurated the The programme was inaugurated by novelist. The programme’s Ramanthali Panchayath, programme. Popular Drama artist and Sri Sasi Vattakkovval, Chairman, witnessed the presence of Sri. M. V. Govindan, Yogakshema, Film Director, Mr. M. T. Annur was the Payyanur Municipality. The Chief Dr. Gireesh Kumar, President, Chief Guest and he read out the Guest was Sri. V. P. Appukutta Prof. M G Govt. Arts College, Mangalam Vasudevan Namboodiri, International Theatre Day Message Poduval, freedom fighter and a PM and 9:00 PM at Shree Narayana Chairman, Nileswaram Sri A.K. Sureshan Master, Sri. P. N. Damodaran Namboodiri, written by Carlos Seldran, one of the known Khadi protagonist. The Guru Vidyalaya. Municipality, the programme’s Smt. Sajitha Bhaskar, Sri. Anand Yogakshemasabha, State Council world’s best theatre artists. Theatre artist introductory address was given by Chief Guest was Sri K. R. Kannan, Kumar, Sri. P. Purushothaman, Member shared their memories with and film director, Manoj Kana was Dr. P.I. Devaraj, Asst. Professor, Rajas High School, an institution in veteran freedom fighter. Sri. Murali Vanimel and veteran Sri. M. V. Vishnu Namboodiri. present. Sri. U. Narayanan, Shree Shankaracharya University, that is over a century Muhammed Raphi, Municipality freedom fighter Sri. Keezhandur Sri V. A. Gopalakrishnan, Kalady. The key note address was old was where Gandhi delivered a Standing Committee Chairman, Padmanabhan. A Daytime Sri. V. P. Balakrishnan, given by Dr. N. Rathnasree. speech to the public. The school Karunakaran, Astronomy Workshop was held Sri. C. K. Ramakrishnan, Adv. K. V. Sasidharan Nambiar, possesses a letter written by the K. P. Manoharan, Udayavarma Raja, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sri. P. Sukumaran, Sri. T. K. Narayanan, Sri. K. P. , and great leader. Madiyan Unnikrishnan, at the school. Sri. M. P. Raghavan, Sri. A. K. P. Narayanan were also K. V. Raghavan, K. Sasidharan Sri. K. K. Divakaran, Sri. Bhaskaran present. A Daytime Astronomy On 23rd January, the programme Adiyodi, K. V. Narendran, Vellur, Sri. P. U. Babu, Smt. Sarala, Workshop was held between 10:00 took place in the presence of P. Shaji Vishwas, Sheeja Aravindan, ANUSMARANAM Smt. Umadevi were honoured. Sri. Suni AM and 2:00 PM and a Night Sky K. Sureshan and Dr. V. Jayarajan. Kalasreedhar and P. Pradeep Kumar Panicker and his team of artists watch was conducted between 6:00 Inaugurated by Sri. K. P. Jayarajan, graced the occasion with their AND AWARD performed a spectacular show of Kothamooriyattam. DISTRIBUTION

Folkland, in association with Dorf Ketal, organised Sri. M. V. Vishnu Namboodiri Anusmaranam and presentation of Chettikulangara Gopinathan Memorial Award as posthumous honour on 19th March, 2019 at M. V. Vishnu Namboodiri’s residence at Kunnaru. Dr K. H. Subrahmanyan, Chairman, THE TOTAL OF FOLKLAND BENEFICIARIES IN

Kasargod FOOTPRINT ARTIST COMMUNITY Kannur & PUBLIC OUTREACH

Kannur

Wayanad

MURAL AND RELIEF MURAL 1500000 Koazhikode THEYYAM 50510 Malappuram KATHAKALI 69204

Palakkad MOHINIYATTAM 55090

SHINKARIMELAM 22554

THEYYAM Thrissur MURAL PAINTING 131639 KATHAKALI

MOHINIYATTAM MANGALAMKALI 102925

SHINKARIMELAM CHIMMANAKKALI 26532 Ernakulam MURAL PAINTING THOLPAVAKOOTH 49336 MANGALAMKALI Idukki

CHIMMANAKKALI CHAKYARKOOTH 25346 Kottayam THOLPAVAKOOTH OPPANA 56532 OPPANA Alappuzha COCONUT LEAF CRAFT 15048 NETTIPPATTAM

COCONUT LEAF CRAFT NETTIPPATTAM 25229 NANGYARKOOTH Kollam NANGYARKOOTH 24571 KOTHAMOORIYATTAM

PADAYANI 28643 KOTHAMOORIYATTAM CHARADUKUTHI KOLKALI

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ART FORM PERFORMANCES WORKSHOPS EXHIBITIONS DEMONSTRATIONS TRAINING THEYYAM 50510 THEYYAM 80 60 20 KATHAKALI 69204 KATHAKALI 60 32 MOHINIYATTAM 55090 MOHINIYATTAM 12 15 SHINKARIMELAM 22554 SHINKARIMELAM 1350 1380 MURAL PAINTING 131639 MURAL PAINTING 2200 MANGALAMKALI 102925 MANGALAMKALI 2300 CHIMMANAKKALI 26532 CHIMMANAKKALI 1500 THOLPAVAKOOTH 49336 THOLPAVAKOOTH 15 CHAKYARKOOTH 25346 CHAKYARKOOTH 25 OPPANA 56532 OPPANA 20 16 COCONUT LEAF CRAFT 15048 COCONUT LEAF CRAFT 36 NETTIPPATTAM 25229 NETTIPPATTAM 15 NANGYARKOOTH 24571 NANGYARKOOTH 20 25 KOTHAMOORIYATTAM 28643 KOTHAMOORIYATTAM 15 FUTURE PLANS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ART

Art education and training for transgenders / deestitutes who are in need of special care.

Empowering villagers for developing responsible & cultural tourism

Art training for livelihood opportunities.

Performances in schools and other public places to create awareness in performing arts and culture.

Conducting and participating in cultural festivals in India and abroad with talented artists.

Promoting languishing crafts and thereby uplifting the craftsmen. Folkland International Centre For Folklore & Culture, Elambachi P.O., Trikaripur, Dist. Kerala, India.

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