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National Percussion Festival Opens with Seminar on Kathakali Rhythms
Quick summary
- Teh National Percussion Festival, organized by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, runs from July 11 to 13.
- A curtain raiser seminar on Kathakali’s cultural and ancient rhythm legacy was held at the Nila campus of Kerala kalamandalam.
- Seminar inaugurated by Prof. B. Ananthakrishnan (Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Kalamandalam), who emphasized the need for rigorous discourse in percussion traditions.
- Presentations were made by experts such as Dr. N.P. Vijayakrishnan, Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan, Jayakrishnan Kottakkal, kalamandalam Krishnadas, and Kalamandalam Hariharan.
- Upcoming events include:
– Panel discussion titled “Rhythmic Journeys: From Ancient to Contemporary Theater” (July 10) at School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur.
– Keynote address to be delivered by Dr. Abhilash Pillai (Director of School of Drama and Fine arts).
– Session led by Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan & team.- Lecture on legendary filmmaker G. Aravindan’s rhythm-focused stagecraft in films:
– Session hosted at M.G University’s Seminar Hall with noted film scholar Dr. C.S Venkiteswaran presenting.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The National Percussion Festival reflects a profound engagement with India’s rich tradition in performance arts and interdisciplinary studies around rhythm-especially through revered forms like Kathakali or contributions from cinematic legends like G. Aravindan. The inclusion of academic discussions alongside practical explorations suggests a holistic approach that bridges scholarly inquiry with artistic expression.
Such initiatives hold meaning for india as they preserve traditional art forms while encouraging contemporary reinterpretation-ensuring relevance in modern culture without losing authenticity or heritage value.Additionally, prominent figures’ involvement highlights institutional support for these endeavors at both state-managed academies and universities.
Events like these might also expand the global gratitude for Indian classical performing arts while fostering innovation within local communities invested in preserving them across generations.
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