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Published: February 23rd 2015
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On Friday evening we attended a 3 hour demonstration Kathakali (google it) performance, which included watching the make-up and costuming. We found it to be very interesting and informative, but this was a performance geared specifically to tourists. We spoke to the owner of our guest house who told us of a real, all night Kathakali performance at a nearby temple. This performance is to celebrate an anniversary of something I haven't quite figured out yet. We went (we were the only tourists there) but only stayed for any few hours. The whole performance has many bizzare characters and involves a lot of drumming and chanting. This celebration will last for the day today finishing up tonight with an elephant parade and a temple blessing. I will post pictures of that later.
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Pam Devito
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Thinking of you
Hi Iris! I have enjoyed reading your blog and hearing about your adventures. It is intriguing to be viewed as a tourist wherever you go which would make me feel I was missing being part of something more authentic. Still, to see, hear, taste and smell new things can add a nice dichotomy to the scene. Thinking about you! Take care until we see your words again. Pam