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- KSIDC
- State Level Gender Consultation Meeting:
- Livelihood Project at Pongampally, Marayoor, Idukki - RITES
- Cultural Outreach Programmes
- Kannikoythu - 75 Years
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Avar Parayatte - Let them say
- AKG Drama
- Maru Maraykkal Samara Gadha
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Highlights of International Theatre Festival 2015
The official inauguration was on 8th October 2014 at the Techno park, Trivandrum by Mr.Adoor Gopalakrishnan, the well known Film Director . There the drama “Deerkachathura” (Rectangle) written by Mrs. Surya Krishnamoorthy also was staged on the occasion.
Manaveeyam Street Festival 2015
Tribal
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Organic Theatre
Red Mirror
Chasing the Last Train
Training
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Training Of Trainers
Practical Interventions
Nirbhaya
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Women Empowerment Training
  Children’s Forum
Tribal Culture Development Programmes
In order to check and restore the rapidly loosing Tribal art forms a tribal assembly was organized for the 420 ‘Kani’ families of Chonampara settlement at Kottoor. There in the get together an organization named “Uravu” was formed to work for the restoration of the lost tribal cultural values. To ensure its sustainability and continuation a library was also opened there. The process of organic theatre is going on there without any interruption.
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  NABARD
  KSIDC
With the financial backing of KSIDC and with the cooperation of Trivandrum District Panchayat and the District Library Council an integral health education project was launched at the Poovachal Grama Panchayat. Health Activist’s Training was conducted and the Health Identity cards were prepared and distributed to the students of the Higher Secondary and the Vocational Higher Secondary Schools of the project area. Life skill education training also was conducted in addition to the health awareness sessions to the generalpublic at diiferent local libraries.
  State Level Gender Consultation Meeting:
  Gender Sensitisation Training at IIST
Kattuchetham at Marayoor, Idukki by Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan
In collaboration with Vylopalli Samskrithi Bhavan, the cultural institution of the Government of Kerala, a three-day ‘Katu Chattham’ cultural event was organized for the tribals at Marayoor in Idukki district. We conducted drama training for youth, vocational training for women and camp for children. In addition, the local art forms and plays of the tribes and the folk songs of famous folk singer Prasitha Chalakkudy were also organized. Through this program, the creative power of the tribals were recognized. Tribal artists, linguists and tribal doctors were also honored at the event. Devikulam MLA Sri Rajendran, Vaylopally Samskrithi Bhavan Secretary Jayageetha, Vice Chairman Vinod Vaishakhi, WIWA Secretary S N Sudheer and Idukki District Youth Coordinator Sajimon led the event. In the Hillpulaya tribal colonies of Marayoor, the’ kattuchetha ‘were conducted by the Gothra Resmi Library.
Livelihood Project at Pongampally, Marayoor, Idukki - RITES
Pongampally Livelihood project is the project which aims to uplift 70 families of Pongampally to change their Socio – Economic, Cultural situations and to strengthening their social life to stable their financial condition by agricultural activities and self-employment
  Cultural Outreach Programmes
Cultural Outreach Programs are being conducted in schools, libraries and public spaces in a bid to revive the enduring indigenous arts and culture and educate the new generation.
Kampadavukali at Ayyankali Model Residential Sports H S School, Vellayani, Trivandrum
Kambadavukali is a ritual art that is found in central Kerala. This art is performed by Malavedar and kuravar community men by singing and dancing. It is a plea to the Gods and the Muthappanas.
Paliya Natakam at V V M H S S, Vellarada
Palliyar is an extinct community among the tribal communities of Kerala. Living in the Kumily region of Idukki district, this community still maintains its unique art, tradition, language and culture. In this play Elath palichi, “Paliyar tells the story of our migration, the challenges they faced in the wild, the lost language, their agricultural prosperity and their culture.”
Thumpithullal at Govt. V H S S Kallara
Thumbithullal is about diminished entertaining art form. This is done in connection with Onam. It is performed by girls, Onakodi will be the main costume. It is also performed on Tiruvathira. The form of the entertainment is a group members beating a girl with branches in her arms according to the rhythm of songs. The girl in the middle, singing one of the songs in the Thumbithullal. As the speed of the song increases, the rhythm begins to drip and the steps take off. In the center a girl will hold a flower. The people around them sing and shout and try to drop the drum with the kurava.
Mudiyattam at Govt. B H S S Mithirmala
Mudiyattam is a community festival celebrated in central Kerala in relation with onam. This dance performed by the ladies lasts from morning till evening. This art is Performed by Pulaya and Paraya community
Peelikkavadiyattam at K V U P S Pangode
It is a Dravidian ritual. Kavadiyattam is a ritual form associated with the worship of Subramanian. Once the sage Agasthya came to Kailash and made a wish to go back to Shiva. Take two mountains from Kailash. When Agas Thyamuni expressed his wish, Lord Shiva commissioned his army member Idumban to carry two mountains. Hudumbanan, who was exhausted when he reached Palani, rested down on the hills, carrying the mountains to Idumbun. The mountains do not move as they look back to the mountains to continue their exhausted idyllic journey. In front of a mountain, a boy standing on a hill with a stick. The boy told Idumba that the mountains were his own and that he was authorized, Idumban did not consent. The war started and the boy killed Idumba in that war. Upon learning that the boy was the son of Lord Mahadeva, Agastya Muni asked Muruka to restore life to Idumba. Idumban who got his life back asked Muruka for something. The demand was for blessing the devotees who come to see Lord Murugan with a mountain shaped kavady. Sree Murugan agreed. It is thus a ritual for the blessing of Lord Muruga.
Bhagavathy Theyyam Kettiyadal and Kakkarissi Nadakam at Govt. B H S S Bharathannoor
Vayalpattu at E V U P S Koothali
Since the field production process is a major factor in the life of human society, its influence can be seen naturally in art and song. Farming and livestock rearing were the main livelihoods, and there were plenty of farms and farms to ease the labor during the practice and to pass on the knowledge to the new generation. Through the folk songs such as vithukalipaatu, njatupaatu, and koyithupaatu, forgetting the shortcomings and inadequacies of ego, it brings hearts to the collective consciousness of the community. Vithupaatugal or vayalpaatugal , are the means by which knowledge and information can be passed on to the next generation. For example, they were sung varieties of paddy seeds in the seed field, such as Chennelu, Olakkuzha, Chitteni, Mundakan, Thazhuvan, Kazama and Ponkiliwali are not familiar to the present generation.
Kariyilamadan at White Memorial College, Panachamoodu
Onam is the national festival of Keralites. It was at that time that the Onam which everyone enjoyed . It is common for all to make varieties of food and eat well and dress well on the day of Onam. All the onam entertainment was done in the open air. All the toys were made from the materials available around them. As the olapandh was used for the ball, there was a variety of entertainment throughout the country. Among the children was one of the charcoal blankets. In the days of Thiruvonam, atham and Chathamyam, children would change their clothes and come home in the dark. He was also called Kariyalai Madan. The entire body is covered with charcoal, the camouflage is covered with black camouflage and the face is blackened with charcoal. Using materials from the premises. With the help of Ona Pattu and Crash, they are walking up and down the houses, collecting coins. The modern society that has seen live shows on the internet, present the art form of Kariyalamadenkett with the intention of remembering the folk art and folk arts of yesterday and the relevance of Thiruvonam, which brought joy every year.
Chatupattu at Govt. H S S Malayinkeezhu
The word chat means ‘cleansing’, which meant by people over there. Along with the chat, each person is called by different names according to the various tasks in the lives of the kanikar. Each chat can have a dramatic difference in the way the chat is spoken, the way it is performed, and the style of the songs played. Chaatupaatu are songs that are played and It is performed by manthraplathi’s.
Pinichat is a chat that deals with diseases and breaks up family tensions. A chat that helps pregnant women avoid postpartum distress is called ‘tudichat’. There were different types of chats, such as naayatuchat, raashivettichaat, karinkalichaat, valakettichaat, koduthichaat, rogashamanachat, mann nazhichu chaat. But today the status of manthraplathi, plathi decreased among kaani society such songs are not familiar to new generation. Chatupattu are the ritual art of the community. Here is a part of the ritual art called Mannaichu chat. By singing thotampaatu which explains the creation of the world and the creator brahma who created humans, the patients secure their life. The human body made of soil is crushed by brahma again and again human body is made up of brahma deva and life is given to the body a certain lifespan is fixed for it. It is believed that those who have been chatted will live longer. This is called “mannichu chaat” because it is made of fresh soil. This chat is a 41-day fasting note featuring plathis and manthraplathi. This is the longest chat about 12 hours. This chat is done in preparation for the Ganapati Puja.
After completing the chat, the platy chanting mantra with a scarf on his head will be tied to his forearm with a shangumothiram. This is known as ‘kaapukettu’. The kaapukettiya person should not be in the water for seven days. The cap should not be blown off until it dissolves itself. The chat was led by the Plathis of the Chonambara Settlement in the valley of Agasthyamalai.
Tholattam at St. Xavier's School Peyad
When the menstruation occurs for the first time for girls the community, will perform a grand ceremony. The child will not be seen by anybody but Natun or his aunt will come and bathe and feed her every day. After 1 to 11 days, the show will determine the date and time of the child’s ‘thali’ (this function is called the thali). At that time all the relatives of girl would gather. The ceremony will be a grand celebration. Tholattom is an art form used by the girls of that time.
Vilakkukettu at Govt.H S S, Paruthippalli
There are rituals practiced by the kaani community, such as chattupaatu, chirappukettu, poopada vaaral, chavalam thullal. On the direction of a companion, the people of a ooru decide the day to celebrate the anniversary by gathering the lease. Kodoothi decissions are taken, with its various functions, economic condition, Pulakuli, and the ugliness of women, looking at the time of fasting for 41 days. Once in place, many of the attendees and their homes will have a chat with Ganga to purify the river. The idea is to have a chat with the deities and put them in a place of koduthikalam. They begin to shout when they give in to the koduthikalam. Various art forms will be send to the kalam. The most important of these is the vilakukettu, nombunottu , which is used to find a banana leaf, which is cut in the form of a foliage. At the same time, a group of unscrupulous deities dance by taking poopada. Another group of goddesses play outside with bamboo sticks and then throw into the floor. Along with this, the ritual art of the kaani community is the art of vilaku kettu or chirappu kettu.
Kolattam at Govt. H S S, poovachal
Kolukali / Kolattam is a popular sport in Kerala. It is believed that this art form, which reveals the martial tradition of Kerala, was a pastime played by the Pandavas in the days of hiddenlife. Each game has its own specific rhythms. The kanikar do the game by singing chaatupaatu . It uses the traditional lifestyle and culture of the costume community. Palm leaves is spread and tie with the rope to use as their garment, which is found only in the jungles of the forest. This is an art that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a beautiful piece of art, where men and women come together and play in the circle. The game is usually played at Chatupattu and Koduthi festivals.
Kalithiyattu at Govt. H S S, Otasekharamangalam
Kalitiyyattu is a traditional art form which is a major part of the traditional art of Kerala. Theyyam, Tira and Komaram Thullal are absolutely adorable. The concept is that the goddess is revealed in the human body, and man becomes the goddess. The rituals to appease the goddesses are theatrical, paana, sarpamthullal, kaniyarkali, poorakkali, mudiyade and kalithiyattu. The Ritual Art is the art of performing fasting. Kalitiyattu is presented here. This art is performed by a particular community (pulayyar).
Kadampanattam at Govt. H S S, Mylachal
The word Kadamban is the term for, a farmer, and muthaan as a guardian. As rain and with the rain, the mud get wet and , expanded its crops, and kept it with us from time to time as the savior of agricultural resources could not escape the widespread transformation of agricultural resources. In contrast, Kadamban Muthan has designed a concept of God which appears to be a farmer’s soul rather than being invisible. The agricultural family who waits and believe that mathan would come and remove all the barriers of their life. Muthan is present among the farmers in a windy, sunny, rainy and cold weather, who never comes back and teaches us where to find the identity of Malayalam life.
Biological relationship. A re-emergence of labor and agrarian culture. Through this art form. The Kadambam kolam is designed with the inscription covering the tribal images, the handkerchief, the outer frame, the crown of grass, the outer frame with the palm and the rope. The Kadambam kolam has evolved through the radical response of natural art and the appearance of theism to green and red colors, which are symbols of tenderness and radiance. –
The kadamban muthan who wore the forms of kadamban kolam , has become a hope for the farmers. There is no distinction of males for wearing a kadamban kolam. The great politics of recognizing the natural processes of biological nature is also being sought to come up with the art of being a bigot.
Kannikoythu - 75 Years
In the event of Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon’s Kannikoythu completing 75 years a stage adaptation of ‘Kannikoythu’ named “Kadampanattam” was presented at the Koothambalam of Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan on 17.08.2021 with the cooperation of Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan. The same programme was staged at Natyagriha, Karakulam on 24.08.2021 with the aim of popularizing ‘Kannikoythu’.
Avar Parayatte - Let them say
With the cooperation of Social Justice Department a street play named “Let them Say” was presented at 6 places in Trivandrum district including coastal areas on 9th and 10th of December 2021 as a part of the campaign for preventing dowry related atrocities.
AKG - Drama at Poojappura
A play on the political history of the AKG in connection with the MudavanMughal agitation was staged at Poojappura on 11.12.2021
Maru Maraykkal Samara Gadha
The battle saga of Maru Maraykkal or the right to cover our breast.
On 13.01.2022 at Parassala Town, a docu–drama “Maru Maraykkal Samara Gadha” was presented, highlighting the hidden truths or the battles that were buried in darkness and never were brought to the lime light on the pages of history.
Environmental issues and water utilization study
Under the auspices of the Centre for environment and Development studies a study was conducted to learn about the following: The utilization of Vamanapuram River, its flow, its utilization for irrigation and agriculture purposes, for traditional trades. As part of this study a survey was conducted among 1200 families of 10 selected Panchayats, 10 focus grouped discussions were also held (FGD). The study report was submitted to the CED.
Organic Theatre and Travelling Theatre group
As part of the programme ‘Every one towards agriculture’ which is an initiative of the Kerala Agriculture department the inauguration of Krishi Gadha and Travelling Theatre performance was organised by the south Cherthala Panchayat. Krishi Bhavan, Grama Panchayat and WIWA joined hands to organise a travelling theatre performance in which the Minister for Agriculture also acted. This Pageant travelled 1.5Km. There was public participation and interaction. This programme was organised to implement the idea each household a global platform of organic art and there by ensure poison – free crops and food security.
Organic Theatre at Paravoor
In the Paravoor Panchayat Organic Theatre’s Kadampanattam was performed at the farm site prepared for Pokkali farming with the participation of students.
Water day
On World Water Day, an awareness play was performed for the children of Thiruvananthapuram Model LP School as part of organic theatre and a water conservation pledge was taken by filling a pitcher with water from Killiyar. The water collected by students from Killiyar was brought to the venue and students were received at the school. As part of the play, inauguration was done by the chief guest Dr. T. N Seema, Navakerala Mission Vice Chairperson. Thus the fact that agriculture, environment and water conservation are interlinked, was brought home to the students. Thiruvananthapuram AEO and education experts participated in the function.
Kanakakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram
At the Kanakakkunu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kadampanattam of the Organic Theatre was staged as part of an International agricultural Fair.
Changampuzha Park, Edappally
At the Changampuzha Park, Edappally, Ernakulam Kadampanattam of the Organic Theatre was staged as part of the Njatuvela celebrations. Njatuvela is an important agricultural Fair.
Kalamassery, Ernakulam
Organic Theatre presented a play Kadampanattam for the promotion of Krishikkoppam Kalamassery, an agricultural development program in the constituency of Hon’ble Minister of Industry and Law. Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Minister of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Local Government Institutions etc. participated in the programme.
Karukutipadam, Angamali
On 20.11.2022 at Angamali Karukuttipadam in Ernakulam district, the play Kadampan Moothan was performed in the paddy field in connection with the harvesting of 10 acres of paddy field under the leadership of Patasekhara Samiti. The play of organic theatre which was held as part of promotion of non-toxic farming gave a new revival to the agriculture sector in the Panchayat.
With Thanal
An awarenes campaign done with Thanal.
Tribal empowerment programme at Amboori Panchayat
Awareness campaigns were conducted in 8 settlements based on the issues of increasing alcoholism, sexual assault, misuse of information technology, educational backwardness and employment income opportunities in tribal villages. Two libraries have been started in Thenmala and Puravimala as part of a major module of the Jaivakalasala called Seed for Reading to promote reading and unity. Books and physical conditions were provided for it. Study materials were distributed to the students.
Skill Training for Mentally Retarded Students at Snehabhavan, Kathippara – Supported by NABARD
A skill development training was started for 30 selected members of Snehabhavan at Kathippara which is in the Pannimala ward of Vellarada Panchayat of Thiruvananthapuram district.
