Annual Report 2017-2018

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

REVIVAL OF THE LESSER KNOWN ART FORMS OF KERALA A CSR INITIATIVE OF DORF KETAL MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD-CSR

Dorf ketal believes in giving back particu- larly to the communities most significant to the company's success. Our CSR team works with the NGOs of repute to achieve our objectives by implementing a meaning- ful, well-managed corporate social responsibility program, Dorf ketal enhances value creation in the societies in which it oper- ates. Dorf ketal not only meets the responsible care requirements regarding health, safety, security and environment as set by the International council of chemical asso- ciations, on a global basis but also implemented the integrated management system (IMS) for its sustainable growth and high standard management. Folkland is implementing the goal of sustainable development through traditional art forms. As a happy family our team continuous its endeavours towards the empowerment of women and we look forward to transforming lives of performing artists by providing them with sustainable and respectable livelihood.

SHRI.SANTOSH JAGDHANE AGM-Corporate Social Responsibility

Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Pvt.Ltd.

02 A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN

We are happy and proud to present the Annual report of 2017-18. Folkland is deeply indebted to Dorf Ketal,for their humble generosity that helped us realize our dream of sustainable development through art implying creation of an organic, growth-oriented process where the art forms and the artistic communities are encouraged to evolve and flow, even while retaining the traditional elements of their art intact.With this gesture,we were able to create difference in the lives of thousands of artists by creating opportunity for sustainable development through art training programs. Folk- land has grown far and wide in the year 2017-18 with variety of performances in and out of India and activities relating to conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage .Women empowerment programs undertaken through this project is one of our proudest achievements. Through this project we were able to bring positive & sustained changes in the quality of life of women folk who are the marginalized section of the society.Through school programs,we reached out to the younger generation across Kerala who are the torch bearers of rich heritage.

DR.V.JAYARAJAN (CHAIRMAN)

03 CONTENTS

01. About Folkland 05 02. Project Rationale 06 03. Project Strategy , Goals and Objectives 07 04. Scope 08 05. Progress of the project 09-10 06. Where we are now-Theyyam 11-14 07 Kathakali 15-18 08. Mural Painting 19-22 09. Shinkarimelam 23-28 10. Mangalamkali 29-33 11. Koodiyattam 34-36 12. Tholpavakoothu 37-41 13. Kilukkampetty Summer Camp 42-43 14. Heritage Clubs, Poster making and Quiz Competitions 44 15. Kathakali CostumeMaking 45 16. Cultural Exchange Programs 46-50 17. Areas of action 51 18. Financial stability 52 19. Program Output 53-56 20. Graphs 57-60 21. Women empowerment 61 22. Testimonials 62-64 23. Future plans 65 24. Looking ahead-strategies of sustainable development for future 66-67 25. Project Team 68-71 26. Collaborations 72-74

04 ABOUT FOLKLAND

Folkland is a non profit, non Governmental Organization devoted for the promotion of folklore and culture. Folkland housed in south western province of India and branched several states of India and other countries. Folkland is a registered society under the Indian Societies Act of 1860 and has been in existence since 1989. The objective of the organization is to promote cultural heritage by training younger generation to uphold the cultural tradition. The philosophy guid- ing the institution is to delve deep into Kerala's cultural roots and preserve its varied heritage for posterity. Since its inception, the institution has passed through various stages of growth especially in the field of performance, produc- tion, documentation and research besides the preservation of folk art and culture. We have actively provided access to performing arts, cultural education, knowledge and information through cultural practices.

05 PROJECT RATIONALE

State of Kerala is a historically significant, ecologically rich, socially distinct, culturally diverse and economically poor state with many constraints. Dete- rioration of cultural heritage is a major issue that the state is facing mainly due to the poor patronage comparing to the feudal system. As the present generation is being attracted by the white collar jobs, performing arts has no stakeholders. Insufficient remuneration, limited days of performance and low status are other problems. Gender biased nature among the performing arts especially the ritual arts have contributed to the deterioration to a large extent. To uphold the rich cultural heritage of the country sustainable development through cultural practices has a vital role. It can create enthusiasm for creating cultural sensitivity at the primary level of the society. The time has come for the cultivation of cultural sensitivity among the society at large. If we generate cultural values in the society, we will be able to make people more responsible towards our cultural heritage. And in order to deal with various culture related threats that the state of Kerala is facing at present and to deal with the issues that may arise in future, there is a need to sensi- tize and create awareness among the performing communities and make them proud of their own heritage. The project team intends to create awareness among the artist community regarding the heritage issues and train them in order to help them sustain themselves with their traditional art forms. Traditional art forms can be the effective communication tool for creating awareness among students. It can also be used for social awareness through performances in and out of the villages. The project aims to create a pool of people who can act as advocates for their rich cultural heritage.

06 PROJECT STRATEGY  This project focuses on performing arts to inculcate the necessary skills and knowledge for cultural heritage and sustainable develop ment by various activities and capacity building measures  Training through workshops,regular classes,seminars  Stage Performances  Exhibitions  Awareness programs for students including heritage clubs, quiz competitions

GOAL & OBJECTIVES  To encourage performing artists to take up the challenge of up keeping the art tradition  To promote cultural heritage through traditional art forms  To help the artists by designing a tangible project for their livelihood  To transfer the performing art tradition to the next generation through art workshops and interactions.  To elevate the status of performing artistes in the society.  To empower women through art training and thus help them earn a living through art.

07 SCOPE

The project is being implemented in the state of Kerala . As each of the art forms is different they are more frequently practiced in some districts of the state than the other. The identified forms of folk media are Theyyam, Shinkarimelam, Mural painting, Kathakali,Tholpavakooth,Koodiyattam and Mangalamkali. Prior to implementing this project a baseline study was carried out in order to provide a starting point from which a comparison can be made at the end of the project. The existing status of performing arts and its rejuvenation related issues are identified.

08 PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT

With the support of Dorf Ketal, Folkland has organized and conducted various training programmes, performances and exhibitions of the selected art forms. Workshops are also conducted on art forms such as Kathakali, Man- galamkali, Koodiyattam, Theyyam, and Mural Painting in collaboration with the local art clubs and units. Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Tholpavakooth demonstration classes were organized in 30 schools. Quiz competitions and drawing competitions were organised in 26 schools. Project team took initiative in starting heritage clubs at schools that can provide cultural awareness to the students in future too. Exhibitions of Theyyam, Kathakali and Mural painting were organized with the support of Dorf Ketal . One of the major exhibitions of Kathakali, Theyyam and Mural painting was held at Sargalaya Iringal Crafts Village, Vadakara. The 18 days exhibition had more than 1 lakh visitors who acquired knowledge about the art forms from the respective stalls. Shinkarimelam and Mural painting training have been given to women for the last 10 months through this project. Training has been imparted through 31 centres. Today all the trained groups earn a living through this art form. Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Tholpavakooth, Man- galamkali, Theyyam and Shinkarimelam performances were organised across Kerala and at national and international stages.

09 PROJECT ACTIVITIES The project mainly involves 4 areas: 1. Cultural awareness Programs 2. Training programs and Women empowerment through art training 3. Performances 4. Income Generation activities

Cultural awareness program is one among the main areas of our project. These awareness programs are arranged for the general public especially youth and students and they are given classes about cultural heritage of Kerala and the importance of art in one’s life. These programs aim attitudinal change towards cultural heritage. As a part of this program, the project team conducts quiz competitions, seminars, workshops, demonstration classes, exhibitions, heritage clubs, stage shows, summer camps for children, poster making competitions, drawing competitions etc.

Training programs include training the artists, (capacity building among artistes) general public and most importantly women in different art forms. Training had acquired through workshops, training classes and seminars. Thousands of women have been receiving training in Shinkarimelam and Mural painting under the several phases of the project.

The project team organied a huge number of performances across Kerala. The performances have been stage shows, arangettams,( first stage performance) inaugural ceremonies, mega shows, temple festivals and so on. Artists are also supported through this project. They have been given opportunities to perform at various stages in and out of the state and have also been taken to foreign countries for performances.

10 WHERE WE ARE NOW

THEYYAM Theyyam is an age old traditional celebration of divinity and devotion in the northern Malabar region of Kerala. It is a most visually impres- sive form of cultural enthusiasm among the people of different castes. With its root steeped in the age-old Dravidian culture of South India, Theyyam is a mélange of dance, drama, music and mime. Though it has become a tribal fes- tivity, the subject of performance is the glory of divine heroes and celestial spirits. In spite of its popu- larity, Theyyam is not a financially profitable art form. Only the men in these communities are allowed to perform and practice Theyyam. In addition, youngsters prefer taking up jobs that are more stable. If this continues, Theyyam could disap- pear sometime soon and this project aims to spread the art form across people mainly through workshops and performances at the state and national levels. Three major Theyyam workshops and various performances have been conducted across Kerala and outside during the project period.

11 SWAROOPAVICHARAM

A two day Theyyam workshop in association with Koott under the name and style of “Swa- roopa Vicharam” was conducted at Yamuna- teeram Resort, Kanayi, Kannur on 22 and 23rd July 2017. Discussions and deliberations were led by eminent academicians and renowned artistes of Malabar region. Documentaries about the history and origin of Theyyam and life stories of Theyyam artists were screened during the workshop. Documentary named “Daivakkaru” (The Memories of a Tragic God) based on Kathivannurveeran Theyyam was screened.

MUGHAVARNAM

Theyyam face painting workshop-‘Mugavar- nam’ (Mugathezhuthu Shilpasala)was held on 23rd & 24th October 2017 at S. K. Pottak- kad Samskarika Kendram in Kozhikode .The two day workshop gave training in the intri- cate art of painting the faces of Theyyam performers.More than 50 women artists took part in the workshop.

12 ANIYARA

Three day Theyyam workshop ‘Aniyara’ held at Thrikkaripur from 24th to 26th January 2018. The workshop included ‘kurutholacha- mayam’(palm leaf craft involved in Theyyam), head gear making, face painting techniques and training in making dress for deities. ‘Kavalam Anusmaranam’ with 9 Theyyam artists held from 26th to 28th June 2017 at Tagore theatre, Thiruvanathapuram. Theyyam , a popular ritual art form of north Kerala, was well received by the people of south.

PottenTeyyam’ performace at Cha- lakkudy, Annanad Sreedharma- sastha temple on 17th April 2018. Theyyam performance was led by Mr.RajuKavuttan,eminent theyyam artists of North Malabar. Pottan- Theyyam is a vivid, lively and col- orful ritualistic dance which comes in the traditional art form of theyyam, and is an essential part of the cultural mores of North Kerala.

13 DANCE OF THE GODS

There used to be around 400 types of Theyyam faces, each represent- ing a Hindu mythological character. Many of those have disap- peared now. Each community has a certain set of characters they dress up as.

Theyyam performance was arranged at 5 days National Folk Festival held at Ahalya College, Palakkad on 23rd March 2018. More than 800 hundred students attended ‘PollalanTeyyam’ performance. This particular character in Theyyam pantheon is getting lost as many of India’s traditions have, and through this project we have been trying to renew public interest in heritage conservation.

14 KATHAKALI Rooted in a rich 400-year heritage, Kathakali is Kerala’s gift to the sphere of performing arts. The dancer on the stage, in front of the drummers, wears a large carved wooden head dress and narrates the story through mudras. This is considered to be one of India’s most prestigious classical dance traditions, recognized by the world over.

Kathakali workshops conducted in 16 schools and performances organized in 12 schools and 3 colleges.As many as 1 lakh students benefited from the sessions held as a part of this project.Shri.Narayanan Nambeeshan,Shri Sadanam Suresh and Kalamandalam Sukumaran took them to the nuances of Kerala art form that embraced our aim to make Kathakali and rich culture of Kerala accessible and enjoyable to the younger generations.

15 KATHAKALI PERFORMANCES

SADARAM 2018

Folkland organized ‘Sadaram 2018’; an honoring ceremony of eminent Katha- kali artist and one of India’s most outstanding Kathakali teachers, serving as the Principal and chief artist of the International Centre for Kathakali for many years, Guru Sadanam Balakrishnan, on his life time achievement and bagging of Kerala kalamandalam Fellowship for the year 2017. ‘Dhuriyodhanavadham’ (Kathakali ballet) was held under the choreography of eminent Kathakali artist Raudrasree T.T Krishnan and direction of Guru Sadanam Balakrishnan on 3rd January 2018 at Nileswaram Padinjattam Koval Shri Madathin keezhil Ksheth- rapalaka Kshethram.

16 FROM THE PERFORMANCES

From the Kathakali show organized at Thaliyil Shiva temple Another Kathakali performance was organised at Vellikkoth in collaboration with Young Men's Club and with the support of Dorf Ketal. Shri.Vellinezhi Haridasan and team performed Katha- kali ‘Santhanagopalam’.

'NarakasuraVadham’ was organized at Alapuzha Pulimoottil Trade Centre. The performance was led by Kalamandalam Ganesh and team.

The occasion was graced by the pres- ence of Dr. Jayarajan, Chairman Folk- land, Mr. SantoshJagdhane, AGM Dorf Ketal, Mr. Hamletson Dohling, Hon'ble Minister of Urban Affairs of Meghalaya, Mr. Samlin Malngiang, Hon'ble Minister of Public health,engineering, and legal metrology Meghalaya, Ms. Agatha K. Sangma, Govt. Chief Whip, Meghalaya, Mr.E. Kharmalki, Director, Urban Affairs Meghalaya, Mr. B.S. Sohliya, Chief Executive Officer, Shillong Muncipal Board, Mr. F.B. Chyne, Executive Engi- neer, Shillong Muncipal Board, and Mr. Frankie Laloo, Assistant Executive En- gineer, Meghalaya State Pollution Con- trol Board, Shillong .

17 WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Unraveling the intricacies of Natyashastra

18 MURAL PAINTING

Mural painting training is being given in 15 centers across Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Ernakulum & Idukki districts. Mural painting, historically categorized as one of the highest of the fine arts, was also traditionally defined as a masculine form of art and thus unsuitable for women. With an aim of empowering women, through this project, we have provided training exclusively for women and as many as 2000 women have been enrolled and getting trained at the different centers. Several young women who have been trained in mural paintings have got down to work with confidence and have started making a living out of the art.

19 Mural painting workshop was organised for Erikulam, Alam- pally UP school students on 26th december 2017.Session was led by the eminent mural painting artis,shri.K.R.Babu

WORKSHOPS

HASTHAKALA A three days mural painting Another three day mural paint- workshop was organized at ing workshop ‘hasthakala’ was Thrikkarippur from 4th to organised at Folkland payyanur 6th january 2018. Around 30 from 9th to 11th april 2018.By muralists from across kerala the end of the third day, around attended the workshop. 25 pots were painted by the artists.

20 EXHIBITIONS

The paintings of the women who received training under this project were put on display at the Chamber of commerce hall,Kannur in the exhibiton 'Srishti'18" organized with the support of Dorf Ketal on 25 april 2018.The exhibition was very well received by the artist community and around 300 women who received training under this project displayed their paintings on clothes and pots .This marked the end of 4 month mural training the women of Kerala have been receiving through this project.

SRISHTI'18

SARGALAYA INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Folkland was invited to Sargalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival. 7th Edition of Annual Crafts Expo from 21st December to 8th January 2018,Mural paintings, Theyyam Face paintings and Kathakali Costumes done under this project with the support of Dorf ketal during our previous SARGALAYA workshops were exhibited. The Festi- val attracted around 4 Lakh Visitors both Domestic and International tourists.Women who received training under this project received great appreciation from the visitors from all over the world.

21 M U R A L

P A I N T I N G

T R A I N I N G

22 SHINKARIMELAM

Drumsticks on Bangled Hands We have been providing shinkarimelam training to women across Kerala. 17 centers were opened to impart training Thousands of women have received training through this project which was an initiative towards empowering them has been scripting success stories for many as they step out and earn a livelihood.

23 STORIES FROM THE FIELD

MS.PARU AMMA MS.PREETHA

Meet Paaru amma, the senior 35 year old Preetha shares with most woman enrolled for our pride, her attempt to dismantle Shinkarimelam training program. the intrinsic caste barriers that At 72, she is possibly the oldest stopped her once from learning woman to perform shinkarimelam. chenda. Being born in a Nam- "I will practise chenda (drums) for boothiri Brahmin family, she was as long as I physically can," she not allowed to learn chenda. In says. Shinkarimelam is a Chenda, caste works in many demanding exercise and requires ways. There are different kinds of utmost devotion, and commit- Chenda -- the Vadakkan (North- ment. It also explains her fitness, ern) Chenda and the Thekkan flexibility and strength at her age. (Southern) Chenda. The south- "In my young days, it wasn't very ern Chenda is associated with common for girls to learn it. I have Melams (percussion harmony) always wanted to learn chenda.I like Singarimelam. The northern did not have a situation and Chenda is associated with Pan- opportunity like this back charimelam, Pandimelam etc. then",she adds.This grand dame Singarimelam is considered of shinkarimelam is determined to lowest among these.She is fortu- prove the cliché that age is just a nate enough to have a support- number. ing husband who realised her potential and got her enrolled in our shinkarimelam program beating away the odds.

24 DANCING DRUM

Through this training program we aim to empower women and provide them with means to sustain a livelihood. The women who had received Shinkarimelam training have started taking up stage shows.These shows are important for rural women because they provide options for better livelihoods. It helps them earn an income, which then develops their confidence and builds their esteem in the eyes of their families and society

Shinkarimelam perfor- The Vadyasangam of The Chilanka Vadyasa- mance was organised on Kanichira, another ngam of Kalichampothi 25th september 2017 at trained group who received training Kanhangad . ‘Kanichira performed from Folkland per- Vadyasangam ,the first Shinkarimelam at formed Shinkarimelam batch of artists to receive Kanhangad for ‘Janas- at Kalichampothi in the training under this project ree Kudumba San- ‘CPM local area performed shinkarimelam. gamam’ on 13th Janu- Samelanam’. Shri.Ummen chandi, former ary 2018. It is a great chief minister of Kerala achievement that the graced the occasion. women who got trained through this project are taking up stage shows and earn a good income out of it.

25 ‘The trained group of On 5th April 2018 Jaihind TV women performed in conducted a ‘Super stage State Assembly of Cable show 2018’ at Bekal Beach, TV Operators Association Kasargod Dt. in collaboration at Kanhangad on 17th with Kalyan Silks and Folk- February 2018. These land. Folkland organized women who have Shinkarimelam and Manga- received 6-10 months lamkali performances at Bekal training are taking up Beach. Shinkarimelam was shows like these and performed by two groups of inspiring other women in women. Shinkarimelam was their locality to also join well received by the huge them. crowd present at the venue. Shinkarimelam was telecast- ed on popular malayalam channel Jaihind TV.

Shinkarimelam was held at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sangra- halaya,Bhopal on 21st March 2018. This was the first time our women participated at a national level platform after receiving the 6 moths training through this project.

26 MELAPPERUKKAM 2018

‘Melaperukkam’ a Mega Shinkarimelam festival was organized on 24th April 2018 at Olattu Colony in collaboration with Samanwaya Arts & Sports Club and with the support of Dorf Ketal. 500 women in two batches of 250 people each who received training under this project participated in the Mega Shinkarimelam. As a part of its women empowerment project, Folk- land provided Shinkarimelam training to 17 groups of women (30 students in each approximately) throughout Kannur & Kasargod districts with the support of Dorf Ketal .These 17 groups received training under Mr. Prema- rajan Kannamkai, Mr. RamachandranKannapuram and Mr. T.P. Babu ,who have proven their expertise in the field of Shinkarimelam.Melapperukkam was inaugurated by Padmasree Mattannur Shankarankutti Marar, one of the most proficient artists in the traditional temple music styles of chenda melam, thayambaka and panchavadyam in Kerala. Shri. M. Rajagopalan MLA was the chief guest of ‘Melapperukkam’. The meeting was presided over by Shri. T.V. Sreedharan Master (Chairman organizing committee). Dr. V. Jayarajan, Chairman, Folkland delivered the introductory speech. Shri. K. Narayanan Master (Vice President Nileswaram Block Panchayat), Shri. Santosh Jagdhane (AGM, Dorf Ketal), Shri. E. Kunhiraman, C.V. Narayanan and Shri. M. Gangadharan (7th Ward Member) addressed the gathering..

27 28 M ANG ALAM KAL I Celebration of culture

Through this project,we are trying to revive Mangalamkali,a folk art form of the tribal mavilan community that eventually emerged as an integral part of ‘Mangalyam’ (marriage) ceremonies

29 MANGALAMKALI PERFORMANCES

Mangalamkali was organized at Kodi- yamkundu, Pugumchal on 27th Octo- ber 2017. The programme was an attempt to reintroduce the fading art form to the new generation of tribal families. Eruhukali and Maramveedu- kali were also performed by the artists.

Mangalamkali performance was organized on 6th November 2017 at Elembachi school ground in connec- tion with 'Cheruvathoor Sub District Kalotsavam' opening ceremony.We focus on bringing little known art forms to the forefront and such shows are great encouragement to the artists.

Mangalamkali in its original traditional form was organized on 28 october 2017 at Mudathenpara tribal colony of the malavettuva community, in collaboration with Dravida Gothrakala Academy. In an enthusiastic attempt to revive its folk arts, the tribal Mala- vettuva community created a traditional atmosphere to perform this art. A model of the traditional malavettuva hut and a ‘Pathi’(a shrine of their deity) were constructed at the venue. Elderly women danced rhythmically to the tunes of the traditional drum (‘thudi’) beating and folk songs ren- dered by men.

30 NANGADE UYIRU 2018

The younger generation, under the meticulous training of the elder artists in the community, under went rigorous practice for few weeks in a bid to take the unique art form out to a public platform. Mangalamkali competition was organized on 29th April 2018. Dravida Gothrakala Academy and M.V.M.S. Ekatha Parishath at GHSS Parappa. Seven teams consisting of 10 members each took part in the competition. This was an initiative to revive and pass on the art form to the new generation. The event was keenly watched by a cross-section, right from the elderly to Anganwadi students.

31 PRESERVING THE AGE OLD TRADITION FOR POSTERITY

Documentation of mangalamkali songs The Maavilan tribal people toiled like slaves when feudal system prevailed in north Mala- bar. Having accustomed to eking out a living by reconciling with the forces of nature and wild animals, they lived in abject pover- ty.Sidelined and ill-treated constantly, the tribe evolved the unique dance form to vent out their anguish, and attempted to share their feelings with the animals around them.Around 40 traditional songs are found to have been developed and composed for accompanying the dance of the community members.The Maavilan tribe, who spoke their primitive mother tongue sans a script, later used Tulu and Malayalam and ‘Marakoli Tulu’ took shape eventually.The songs focus on agriculture, nature, hunting, and those lauding and condemning the erstwhile feudal society.With the help from Dorf Ketal we have taken initiative in collecting and recording the available Mangalamkali songs from the elder members of the community. Through this project we are trying to preserve ,revive and pass on the rich cultural heritage of the little known community to the younger generations.

32 MANGALAMKALI WORKSHOPS

THUDITHALAM From seven year old Arjun to Kumba, 66, nearly 110 artists enthusiastically participated in Mangalamkali workshop named "Thudith- alam"held at Kalichanadukkam near Kasar- god on the 5th and 6th of August 2017. The workshop was jointly organized by Folkland International Centre for Folklore and Culture with the support of Dorf Ketal and Dravida Gothra Kala Academy.

WORKSHOP AT NIFT Folkland with the support of Dorf Ketal conducted a Mangalamkali workhop on 1st No- vember 2017 at NIFT (National institute of Fashion Technology) campus,Kannur. During the workshop students were invited to design costumes for Mangalamkali performers who shared their expectations and traditional requirements for the costumes. Workshop was very interactive and the artists introduced the students to the traditional mangalamkali songswith the accompaniment of Tudi, traditional percussion instrument of Vettuva tribe. Amangalamkali performance was also arranged for the students.

THUDITHALAM PART 2 Folkland conducted a two day workshop on Mangalamkali as a continuation of the previous workshop at Parappa on 4th and 5th of November 2017 in collaboration with Dravida Gothrakala Academy. The workshop received overwhelming response .

33 KOODIYATTAM

Koodiyattam is the only surviving sanskrit theatre in the world and has been performed for the past two thousand years in kerala, without substantial changes in the style of presentation, mannerism, recital or costumes. It is also one of the oldest existing classical theatrical forms in the world. Thus, Koodiyattam was declared by UNESCO as the “masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity” in 2001. This was the very first time that the UN body had conferred the heritage status on an art form.

34 PERFORMANCES

Koodiyattam performances were organized at various schools and colleges of Kerala. Kalamandalam jishnu pratap and team from rangadhwani koodiyattakalakend- ram, harippadu performed for the students.As many as 50,000 students attended the sessions held as a part of this project. Through school programs we try to bring the sacred theater to the door steps of the students,revive and pass on the rich cultural heritage to the younger generations.

35 ART FOR APPRECIATION

SUBHADRADHANANJAYAM A two day koodiyattam festival was organized at Guruvayoor, Thris- sur on 21st and 22nd Januaray 2018.The performance was based on the theme SubhadraDhananjayam. The show was aptly appreciated by the audience.

KOODIYATTAM AT KANHANGAD Koodiyattam performance was organized at Kanhangad on 29th April 2018 in collaboration with Jilla Library Council Kasaragod. Kalaman- dalam Jishnu Pratap and team whose faces and torsos painted in a myriad colours and dressed in splendid costumes performed this dance drama to narrate the love of Dhananjaya and Subadra.

36 T H OLPAV AK OOT H U Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow puppetry practiced in kerala. It is performed using leather puppets as a ritual dedicated to Bhadrakali and is performed in Devi temples in specially built theaters called koothumadams.It is preserved as a family tradition by the Pulavars.Through this project,we have organized tholpavakooth shows at 7 different stages across kerala. .

37 PERFORMANCES

Folkland arranged Tholpa- Tholpavakoothu performance Another Tholpavakooth vakoothu performance at was organised at NIFT Kannur performance was arranged Mannarkkad Shree Bhag- on 27th April 2018. Eminent at Kanhangad on 30th avathiKshetram, Pala- Tholpavakooth artist Shri Vish- April 2018 in collaboration kkad Dt. on 20th March wanatha Pulavar explained to with Jilla Library Council 2018.Mr. Viswanatha Pula- the students about the history,or- Kasaragod. var and team performed. igin and illumination techniques The performance was led of Tholpavakoothu. by Shri.Viswanatha Pulavar.

ALBERTIAN INTERNATIONAL EDUCA- TIONAL EXPO 2018 (AIEE2018)

Folkland arranged Tholpavakooth Performance at St. Albert College, Aluva, Ernakulam district as a part of Albertian International Educational Expo 2018 (AIEE2018) on 4th January 2018.

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TAKING SHADOW PUPPETS TO THE FUTURE GENERATION

39 DOCUMENTATION OF SHADOW PUPPET TRADITION

Tholpavakoothu performance is accompanied by the recitation of slokas and the performers are required to learn over 3000 of these before they perform. To add to the dramatic impart of certain scenes the aristes produce special sound effects and also recite Vaitaris- rhythamic syllables. A fight scene is accented by cries of Sapai Sapai from behind the stage. The puppeteers would depict tales based on verses from the Kamba Ramayana using a mix of Malayalam, Sanskrit and Tamil.The recitation is accompanied by instruments such as Chenda, Maddalam, Ezh- upara, Ilathalam, Conch and Cheruku- zhal.Through the times, 3726 songs, were taken from Kamba Ramayanam and were composed for shadow puppetry. It is performed to give knowledge to the people and used to be performed for 10 hours a night, to complete a total of 410 hours. If a particular word is used one day, it shall not be repeated at all. With the support of Dorf Ketal, Folkland took up the initiative of preserving Tholpavakooth art form which is slowly dying. The team recorded Tholpavakoothu songs to preserve them for future generation. The recording took place from 8th to 13th November in collaboration with Koon- athara Tholpavakooth Sangam. Recording con- tinued for 7 days .

40 BUILDING A BRIDGE TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

STRINGS ATTACHED

A Permanent Theater For Shadow Puppetry

Tholpavakoothu sangam, Koona- We have a theatre in our house now. A thara, Palakkad has built a ‘Thol- person just has to come and say, ‘we pavakooth theatre’ with the sup- would like to see how a Tholpavakoo- port of Folkland and Dorf Ketal. thu is performed’ and I am happy to Tholpavakoothu is a form of show them. Sometimes, we have shadow puppetry traditionally shows every day! Art is how we earn performed in built theatres called our livelihood.” says Shri. Vishwanatha koothumadams. Regular Puppet Pulavar from the Koonathara Sang- shows in the puppeteer’s house ham. can bring remarkable income from visiting tourists.

41 KILUKKAMPETTY SUMMER CAMP FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

Folkland in association with INTACH Kasargod chapter and Navodaya Li- brary organized children’s summer camp at the picturesque island,Eday- ilakkad with the support of DorfKetal. . The camp is named “Kilukkampetti”. Ki- lukkampetti means rattling box in Malay- alam language that denotes the tinkling noise of the children. This is the fifth consecutive year of conducting the children’s summer camp on cultural heritage .Several folk art forms are exhibited and taught to the children during the camp days. This year's camp commem- orated the renowned poet and theatre director late Kavalam Narayana Pan- icker. Several desciples of the poet attended the camp. Kavalam plays and poems were taught to the children through out the camp days.

42 43 HERITAGE CLUBS

Folkland has taken initiative in starting Heritage clubs in the schools of Kannur and Kasargod districts. Heri- tage Club in the school is about dis- covering the culture and heritage of our country as well as other heritage sites around the world. The main focus of the club is on places of importance of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention; discussions, presentations and activities on world heritage sites in India; importance of monuments, buildings, churches, mosques, tombs etc. and their ‘Conservation’; research on International Heritage Sites and its POSTER MAKING & relevance and awareness programs QUIZ COMPETITIONS in school on how to protect and preserve our monuments and our Heri- Poster making competitions and tage Sites. Along with the discussion Heritage quizzes were organised on these points, the students are for students from Kannur and encouraged to visit heritage sites so Kasargod districts. Response from that they can feel close and proud of schools was overwhelming. Ten their own country and its history. students each participated from the schools that registered. A district level winner was also selected who received cash prize and certificates.

44 KATHAKALI COSTUME MAKING

For supporting the needy artists Folkland with the support of Dorf Ketal ventured to make ‘Kathakali Koppu’ that includes head gear,chest plate,bangles,ornaments and attire. Kalamandalam Sukumaran, and team worked for 10 months to make the gor- geous Koppu which was finally handed over to Folkland.

45 CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

TEYYAM & KATHAKALI INTERNATIONAL FOLK ICCN WORKSHOP AT PERFORMANCE AT USA ART AND CULTURAL BEIJING EXHIBITION AT CHINA Folkland had been invited Shri.K.R.Babu,an eminent Dr.V.Jayarajan, Chairman by Kerala Hindus of North mural painting artist and Folkland was invited by America (KHNA) to Dr.V.Jayarajan,Chairman the ICCN (Intercity Intan- perform Kathakali, Teyyam Folkland attended the gible Cultural Network),a and Mudiyettu at Detroit, Guizhou International folk republic of Korea based USA from 1st to 7th July crafts and cultural prod- organization ,an affiliated 2017. Kerala Hindus of ucts expo from 10th to organization of UNESCO North America (KHNA) is a 12th november,2017.Mu- for their 12th workshop on 15 years old socio cultural ral paintings and handi- Intangible Cultural Heri- nationwide 501(c) (3) crafts made by the women tage from 12 th to 16th non-profit organization folk during our training Novemebr at Beijing,Chi- registered in the United classes were exhibited na.Dr . V . J ayarajan States of America with tax .The travel was partially presented a paper on exempt status. KHNA is supported by Dorfr Ketal. Intangible Cultural Heri- globally involved in the tage and Sustainable preservation of Culture and development with the Heritage. KHNA is the case studies of Folkland oldest and largest platform programs supported by bringing together Malay- Dorf Ketal. alee Hindu professionals and businesses to promote networking across the nation. An artist troupe of 21 members traveled to the United States with the partial support of Dorf Ketal.

46 FOREIGN DELIGATES AT PROJECT SITES

VISITORS FROM FRANCE VISITORS FROM CHINA Ms.Helene Van Aenrode and Mr.Jean -Claude Van Aenrode from Gannat,France, visited project sites at Ms. Xie Yi, Ms.Sasa Calicut, Kannur and Kasargod districts. They also Xu,Ms.Jianling Lin attended a meeting to commemorate the sad demise visted Folkland proj- of Jean Roche, artistic director of Festival du Monde, ect sites such as Gannat. He was an internationally acclaimed festival puppet theater at director and the founder of several international organi- Palakkad, Koodiyat- zations such as IOV,CIOF and Festival de Gannat. tam performance at Jean Roche was a close associate of Folkland who had Guruvayur,Mural invited Folkland artists for performances at Gannat painting site at Thrik- since 2012 onwards. Mr.Micheal, another delegate karipur. Ms.Yi deliv- from France visited Folkland for making a documentary ered a lecture on on Dr.V.Jayarajan and his effort for the survival of Intangible cultural lesser known art forms of Kerala.During the course of heritage of China at documentation, he visited the project sites initiated by Payyanur col- Folkland with the support of Dorf Ketal. lege.Dr.V.Jayarajan gave an introductory speech describing the efforts made by Folkland with the support of Dorf Ketal on sustainable development and ICH.

47 REFLECTIONS FROM THE MEDIA

48 49 50 AREAS OF ACTION

Kasaragod

Kannur

Wayanad

Kozhikode

Malappuram

Kathakali Palakkad

Mangalamkali Trissur

Theyyam

Mural Painting Ernakulam

Idukki Shinkarimelam

A Kottayam l Koodiyattam a p p u z h a Pathanamthitta Tholpaavakooth

Upcoming Program Kollam

Thiruvananthapuram

51 FINANCIAL STABILITY

'Revival of the lesser known art forms of Kerala' is a CSR initiative of Dorf Ketal. As it is a three year project, we have successfully achieved the desired goals prescribed for the first year with the budgetary commitments and generous support of Dorf Ketal . Given below is a glimpse of the financial statement for the year 2017-18.

RES PHASE 01 EAR CH A AN SSE D SSM RS 498000 ENT

STAGE SHOWS PHASE 02 RS 3386825

COMMUNITY CH RS 2815175 OUTREA INING PHASE 03 AND TRA RAMS PROG

PHASE EXPENDITURE

GRAND TOTAL RS.67 LAKHS

52 PROGRAM OUTPUT

 Enhancement of income through performances.

 Improved cultural heritage con- sciousness among present generation.

 Enhanced leadership skills for cultural heritage protection and sustainable development.

 Increased status though traditional art forms.

 Increased sense of civic responsibility, confidence and optimism among women artists.

 Able to support the traditional/dying art form.

53 MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK , y t onsciousness al esponsibili t es ome itage c ms or cultu r o r man c tus though t of in c t f o r f al he r ills f t gene ra tion aditional/dying a r eme n tists ese n eased st a tion and sustainable ed cultu r ough pe r t the r v aditional a r e c t nc r o I t r Enhan c th r eased sense of civic r o t omen a r nc r mp r w I among p r I ed leadership s k o suppo r

elopme n OUTPUT/IMPACT itage p r m ble t o r Enhan c he r de v A f

54 INDICATORS

Qualitative Quantitative

Satisfaction of

Happiness Number of Appreciation Income level

55 Monitoring Regular visits

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Review Evaluation

Random sampling

Interview Questionnaire Collecting Interview method method feedback

56 TOTAL OF BENEFICIARIES IN ARTIST COMMUNITY & PUBLIC OUT REACH M TH ALI M O A M K T T A K AINTING ALI V M A Y A A ARIMEL A AL P THA K ANGAL A A OOD I TH EY Y K K M THOL P SHIN K MU R

1,50,890 170110 50,050 48,700 103,295 27,660 60,012

57 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Collection Analysis of data

Graphical Direct interview Focused group Survey Representation method discussion

Storage

As Reports Excel Sheets

BENEFICIARIES IN ARTIST COMMUNITY

ACTIVITIES

PERFORMANCES

WORKSHOPS

EXHIBITIONS

DEMONSTRATION

COSTUME EXHIBITIONS

TRAINING

2200 2150 1360 1300

600 300

95 75 NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES 55 50 35 30 25 15 15 TIVITIES 12 C A M M M TH ALI A ALI A T O T M K A Y THA K A K AINTING TH EY Y A V ARIMEL A K A AL P OOD I K ANGAL A SHIN K M MU R THOL P

ART FORM

59 PUBLIC OUTREACH

ACTIVITIES

PERFORMANCES

WORKSHOPS

EXHIBITIONS

DEMONSTRATION

COSTUME EXHIBITIONS

TRAINING

100500 100000 100000

60,000 50,000 45,000 45000 30,000 25000 25,000

NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES 20000 900 750

250 TIVITIES C A M M M TH ALI ALI A A T O T M K A Y A K AINTING THA K V TH EY Y A A K ARIMEL A AL P OOD I K ANGAL A M MU R SHIN K THOL P

ART FORM

60 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND PARTICIPATION

As we know, a woman’s traditional role has changed during the last cen- tury to include movement towards gender equality. One of the objectives of this project is to empower women. And we are working towards this goal with the help of training programs. Shinkarimelam & Mural painting training ,under the first stage of the project have benefited as many as 3605 women. These women have started earning from the art forms. The women who received training in mural painting have started drawing on clothes and they receive work orders on a regular basis. The demand is double during wedding and festive seasons. This has improved their self esteem to a great extent. Mural painting training was given through 15 centres across Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Ernakulum & Idukki districts with the support of Dorf Ketal and 2150 women have received training in mural painting.Women who received Shinkarimelam training have started taking up stage shows and have performed in various stages already. Each woman artist earn up to Rs.1000 per performance. 17 centres were opened across Kerala to provide training to women and 1360 women received Shinkarimelam training training through this project with the support of Dorf Ketal.

61 TESTIMONIALS

"I have loved making art since I was a "I experienced a solid child. I drew on the walls. I tried, unsuccessfully, to convince my month of euphoria. mother to send me to drawing class- During that time, with the es" recollects Ms. Chandrika, a home- unexpected outpouring of maker who presently completed mural painting training under this project. "I support from everywhere, cant blame my mother completely. emerged a combination Financial condition at home was really of autonomy, mastery and bad back then. We are four children in purpose in me. " the family and I am the second one.

My mother being a single parent tried -Ms.Chandrika really hard to make the both ends meet. I dropped out of school at the age of 14 to help her". She further adds. However,she noticed that art kept coming up again, even if she didn't create art herself. At the age of 52, when heard about our course,she thought it was a great opportunity she could grab to reach her dreams. Being a housewife and mother, she wasn't ready to drop her responsibilities,the same thought patterns that were dis- couraging her from making art. With the support from, family and reassur- Today she does mural paint- ance from the project team she ings on clothes and fabrics and learned how to manage such thoughts receives a good number of more constructively. As a result, she work orders. Demand is huge started making art again for the first during festival /wedding sea- time in years. sons." I never thought I would make an income out of my passion. I charge according to the size of the paintings. It could vary from Rs.3000 to Rs.10,000 depend- ing on the size. This course has improved my self esteem and confidence. I am happy to be able stand on my feet and support my family" she adds.

62 Ms.Chinju (10th grade student of Government Higher secondary school, Kalichanadukkam)

“It was amazing, to be able to witness Kathakali like that. I came away quite mesmerized from watching the succession of minute movements, gestures and expressions. It was amazing to have the privilege of seeing Kathakali and to be aware of the wonder of Kathakali and rich cultural heritage of Kerala! 'Nalacharitham' is also a small portion in our malayalam text book.Watching the performance really helped the students including me from an exam perspective as we are prepping up for our board exams".

Ms.Sreedevi (lecturer,department of Malayalam,Durga Higher secondary school, Kanhangad)

"Thank you for coming to our school. It was a real privilege for our children to see such quality performance in their school.It is a great step in providing awareness to children about their rich heritage.It was so delightful to have so many children from our so delightful to have so many children from our school in the hall.The performance was helpful from an academic point of view as it covered lessons from the 10th grade syllabus".

Sadanam Suresh (Kathakali artist) "Because of the continuous Kathakali performances sponsered by Folkland and Dorf Ketal,our team gets regular income,even during the monsoon season when temple performances are less.Moreover Kath- akali was performed in the remote areas of Kasar- god and Kannur districts.Regular Kathakali performances are held only in middle Kerala such as Tris- sur,Palakkad and Ernakulam districts".

63 Shyamala Shinkarimelam artist

Shyamala is a 54 years old housewife from Nilesh- war.Her husband recently had a health issue and she borrowed money from people for his surgery.Unfortu- nately due to financial issues she started looking for a job and that's when she heard about the shinkarimelam training near her house."I was afraid in the beginning about people judging me,but I had no better way to help my family .It is no exaggeration to say this training experience was transformative– both professionally and personally.It definitely boosted my self-esteem. It feels like I’ve reached something in life. Project team has been of great help when i felt that i want to give up. They were calling every month to check if i was still on track with my training.Today I perform shinkarimelam on a regualr basis.There are 23 women in our team,most of them from similar background as mine and after the training I have performed in 22 stages.I get Rs.500 to Rs.1000 per stage and I am able to repay my loans now" she acknowledges.

Chandana Youngest shinkarimelam artist

Chandana is a 14 year old student of Rajas High school.She joined our shinkarimelam training along with her mother."I joined the classes because I thought it was fun to share the same class with my mother.The interesting bit was that all the other women n the batch were double my age. Only after a month's classes did I realize how much I enjoy them.It was so engaging and I couldn't wait to attend the classes.We have around 25 women in our group and have performed in more than 30 stages since the training.What is more exciting for me is that I get to perform with my mother on stage.We have been doing shows together all these months and both of us get paid.My mother and I contribute to the family income and I don't have to depend on my father for my studies.I have a younger sister who is also very interested in chenda.My mother and I cant wait to include her in our team.It is my dream to have a trio performance on stage with my mother and sister" she says.

64 FUTURE PLANS /STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ART

 Providing art education for Trans genders.  Community run art forums.  Performances in Schools to create awareness in Performing arts and Culture.  Charity to the needy artistes for purchasing costumes, music instruments, head gears, music systems , houses for homeless artistes and so on.  Conducting Festivals in India and participation in festivals abroad with talented artistes.  Promoting languishing crafts and thereby uplifting the craftsmen.

65 LOOKING AHEAD

Strategies of sustainable development for future...

COMMUNITY RUN ART FORUMS

Through this initiative we aim to build community based and managed art forums across villages in selected districts. This project will be an effort to bring the world of our performing arts ranging from elite classical art forms & more popular forms like Theater to lesser known folk art forms right into the middle of Kerala’s village communities. Here the proposed art forum, which would be led by a group of youngsters in the village importantly ensuring a gender bal- anced organization scenario, will serve as a platform to provide the villagers with opportunities to experience and enjoy various performing art forms closer at their very own living environment by organizing performances on a monthly basis in the village .This forum, which will be getting established and function in collaboration and coordination with village level Kudumbas- ree self-help group units , Village library , already existing cultural clubs /organizations and Panchayath authorities, will also encourage the children , youngsters and interested adults in the village to learn the art forms and avail regular training under professional artists and arrange necessary resources for the smooth conduction of this classes .

66 ART EDUCATION FOR TRANS GENDERS

Transgender / intersex people are the most neglected and stigmatized people in our society. They are completely marginalized and pushed to the extremes. While some of them live a digni- fied life owing to education and family accep- tance, many of them go for begging and sex work. Majority of them are not qualified enough to go for a better job and have a better livelihood. The livelihood opportunities are very limited, the major reason is that majority of the transgender population are school drop outs. They are unqualified to pursue white collar jobs. Through this project we would try to create em- ployment opportunities for poor trans genders by motivating them and training them in entre- preneurship programs like mural painting or shinkarimelam. This way, their livelihood choice becomes a permanent one and they will not return to the nightmares of sex work and begging.

Performances in Schools to create awareness in Performing arts and Culture.

Charity to the needy artistes for purchasing costumes, music instruments, head gears, music systems , houses for homeless artistes, etc

Conducting Festivals in India and participation in festivals abroad with talented artistes.

Promoting languishing crafts and thereby uplifting the craftsmen.

67 PROJECT TEAM

Mr.Suresh Athikkal Mr.Arun Thomas Ms.Aneesha Ratheesh (Field staff) (Field staff) (Field staff) Suresh has long term Arun is the chief operat- Aneesha is a experience in the field ing officer .He holds a shinkarimelam of folkore and culture. university degree in artist.She has also He is an eminent social work and is in proven her excellence Poorakkali artist and charge of collection of in mural painting.She is responsible for the data and maintaining is the coordinator in communication and the reports. charge of the women coordination part of artist groups . the project.

68 Ms.Rajitha Rajan Satheesh Bangalam MS.Nithya Surendran (Field staff) (Field staff) (Supervisor)

Rajitha has internation- Satheesh holds a uni- Nithya is a post gradu- al experience as versity degree in eco- ate in social work. shinkarimelam artist nomics .He focuses on The rural and urban and has performed in visualization, advertis- exposure during the countries including ing and photography. two years in college, Kenya,Tanznia,Iran He is in charge of has inclined her mind and Italy. Her long term designing, marketing towards the social experience in the field and promotion. He is sector and it is her of accounting provides responsible with our IT proclivity towards the excellent support in infrastructure and field of social sector project execution. takes care of the that has encouraged development and her to take up the maintenance of our position of supervisor. software/web projects. She heads the programme management division and is instru- mental in developing strategies for programme development and management. She leads monitoring & evaluation and impact assessment .

69 LIST OF GURUS

1.Shri.Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambeeshan Senior artist and Guru and has been performing Kathakali for the last 45 years. He has several accolades in his credit. Shri Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambisan is considered to be an eminent artist in Kathakali having special skills in demonstration . He is a noted vocalist and has written a book on Kathakali.

2.Shri.Sadanam Suresh After learning Kathakali from a very famous institution, Gandhi Seva Sadan in Palakkad, has been performing Kathakali for the last 25 years. He performs the main veshams such as Pacha, thadi and Minukku.He is an accredited artist of Spic Macay and has performed in India and abroad. He has now been selected as a teacher in Vesham in International Kathakali Centre, New Delhi.

3.Shri.Vishwanatha Pulavar One of the eminent artist of Kerala who bagged several awards and recognitions, that include Kerala State Folklore Akademy Award. Mr Visnathan Pulavar claims to the fifth generation Tol Pavakoothu artist and son of great shadow puppeteer , Shri Krishnan Kutty Pulavar who had bagged National Awards for two times. Shri Viswanathan Pulavar had visited several countries and is an empanelled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

4 Shri Sadanam Balakrishnan Senior and eminent Kathakali artist who served as the principal of Inter- national Kathakali Centre in Delhi for 25 years and Head of Kathkali Department in Kalakshetra , Chennai. He has several Awards and Fel- lowhsips in his credit including Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award and Fellowship from Kerala Kalamandalam, He is considered as known international scholar in Kathakali and has conducted several workshops and performances in abroad.

5 Shri Vishnu Pratap Asst Professor in Koodiyattam, Shree Shankara Universty, Kaladi, Kerala and has been performing Koodiyattam for the last 15 years. He has visited several countries for performing Koodiyattam.

6 Shri Vellinezhi Haridas Shri Vellinezhi Haridas is a known artist in Kathakali for the last 30 years. He has performed thousands of stages in India and abroad. He has acquainted the main veshams such as Minukku, Pacha and Kathi.

7 Shri T.T. Krishnan Guru T.T. Krishnan is a very senior artist and has been considered as an unparalleled artist in thadi vesham. Shri T.T. Krishnan has bagged several honors and Awards including Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademy Award and Thadi Shree Award from Nanu nair memorial Trust , Palakkad.

8 Shri K.R. Babu Eminent Mural artist of Kerala, Mr Babu has been considered as one of the senior Mural artists of Kerala. Mr Babu has thousands students from Kochi to Kasargod. He has bagged Awards from Kerala Lali- thakala Akademy and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya ( IGRMS), Bhopal.Mr Babu has visited all over in India and abroad. He is an empanelled artist of Spic Macay.

9 Shri Kannapuram Ramachandran Eminent Shikarimelam artist and has trained over three thousand women in Shinkarimelam. He has special skills in forming the drummers in different patterns so quickly. He has bagged ‘Kalashrestha Award’ for the year 2017-18.

10 Shri Premarajan Kannakai Eminent Shikarimelam artist and has trained over two thousand five hundred men and women in Shinkarimelam. He has special skills in acrobatic movements in Shinkarimelam. He has performed Shinkarimelam across the state and abroad.

71 COLLABORATIONS

• Koonathara Tholpavakooth • Sangam Shornur • Darsana Charitable Society, Kothamangalam • Dravida Gothrakala Academy • Rangadwani Koodiyatta • Kalakendram, Haripad • Gothrabhoomika Parappa • Rani Maria centre for social service,Narinada • EdayilakadNavodhyaVayanasala • St. Albert College, Ernakulum • Nattyagraham, Padannakadu • Jana Vidhayakendram, Ambalathara • Balal, Karinchamundi Self Help Group • Government Higher Secondary School. Kalichanadukam • Bangalam, Pallathuvayal Vanithasangam • Kovval AUP School • Varathukala Kshetram Ramangiri • Thaliyil Chithrakala Vidhyalayam • T.M. U.P. School, Panayur, Palakkad • Manissery Vayanasala, Palakkad • Ponnus Fashion Designing Centre Kozhikode • Payyanur College • NIFT, Kannur • Co-operative Arts &Science College, Madayi, Kannur District. • Cable TV Operators Association, Kanhangad • Erikulam, Alamppally UP School, Kanhangad • Government higher secondary school balla east, Kasaragod district • Government higher secondary school upilikkai, Kasaragod district • Government higher secondary school kayyoor, Kasaragod district • Government higher secondary school kadannapally, Kannur dt • Government higher secondary school mathamanga lam, Kannur • Government higher secondary school korom, Kannur district • Durga higher secondary school, kanhangad, Kasara god district

72 • Government higher secondary school kottapuram • Government higher secondary school chayyoth, Kasaragod district • Government higher secondary school Balanthode, Kasaragod district • Chinmayavidyalaya, kanhangad • Sargaalaya kerala arts and crafts village, Iringal • Government higher secondary school. Hosdurg • Iqbal higher secondary school • A.c.k.n.s.g.u.p. school melangot • Government higher secondary school Vellora, Kannur district • St. Bakitha English Medium School, Pazhayagadi, Kannur District • Kadannappaly HSS, Kannur District • Government Higher Secondary School Cheemeni, Kasara god District • Government Vocational High School Madikai, Kasaragod • Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Trikaripur • Government Higher Secondary School. Elambachi • Rajaha’s H.S.S, Nileshwar • Government Vocational Higher Secondary School.Bellikoth • Sad guru Public School, Kanhangad • KendriyaVidhyalaya Kanhangad • St. Ann’s A.U.P. School Pallikara • Government Higher Secondary School. Kakkat, Bengalam • S.N.E.M.S. Kanhangad • Manya Guru U.P. School, Karivellur • L.F.Government Higher Secondary School. Kanhangad • ISD School Thayineri • Ahalya Heritage Village, Palakkad • Chalakkudy, Annanad Sreedharmasastha temple • P. K. Rajan Memorial Campus, Palathadam • Nehru College, Padannakkadu Thaliyal Shiva Temple, Nileshwar • Cooperative Arts & Science College, Madayi, Kannur District • Latheefya English Medium School, Payyanur • Samanwaya Arts & Sports Club Olattu Colony Pallathumala • Thumbhudal Shree KarinchamundiVishnumoorthi • Spotting Youth Library, Thalassery • Jilla Library Council Kasaragod

73 • Ambika College • Young Mens Club, Vellikkoth • Pattena Janasakthi Vayanasala, Nileswaram • Red Star Arts and Sports Club Kalicham pothi • Kanichira Navodhya arts and Sports Club • Udaya Arts and Sports Club, Chembraka nam • VallarkulagaraSreeBhagavathyKshetram • Pangadam Shri Nilenkkai Bhagavathy Kshetram • Thaliyal Shiva Temple, Nileshwar • Darsana Charitable Society Thodupuzha • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sangrahalaya, Bhopal • Kerala Hindus of North America (KHNA) Detroit, USA • S. K. Pottakkad Samskarika Kendram in Kozhikode • GramamPrathipaPayyanur • Darsana Charitable Society, Vazhakulam • Koott, Payyanur • EMS Mandiram Ezhimala • M.V.M.S. Ekathaparishath • DIET Thalassery