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ally two hours in all. The fast-paced traditional martial art of
kalarippayat
can also be eas-
ily seen in Fort Cochin.
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Fort Cochin
Kerala Kathakali Centre
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( 2217552;
www.kathakalicentre.com
; KB Jacob Rd, Fort Cochin; admission ?250; make-up from 5pm, show
6-7.30pm)
In an intimate, wood-lined theatre, this place provides a useful introduction to
Kathakali, complete with amazing demonstrations of eye movements, plus handy transla-
tions of the night's story. The centre also hosts performances of the martial art of
kalarip-
payat
from 4pm to 5pm daily, traditional music from 8pm to 9pm Sunday to Friday and
classical dance at 8pm from 9pm on Saturday.
Greenix Village
( 2217000;
www.greenix.in
; Kalvathy Rd, Fort Cochin; 10am-6pm, shows from 5pm)
This touristy 'cul-
tural village' seeks to put the full gamut of Keralan music and arts under one roof with a
small cultural museum, performances of Kathakali and
kalarippayat
and other cultural
shows in an impressive complex.
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Ernakulam
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See India Foundation
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( 2376471;
devankathakali@yahoo.com
;
Kalathiparambil Lane, Ernakulam; admission ?200; make-up 6pm,
show 7-8pm)
One of the oldest Kathakali theatres in Kerala, it has small-scale shows with an
emphasis on the religious and philosophical roots of Kathakali.
Ens Kalari
( 2700810;
www.enskalari.org.in
; Nettoor, Ernakulam; admission by donation; demonstrations 7.15-8.15pm)
If
you want to see real professionals have a go at
kalarippayat,
it's best to travel out to this
renowned
kalarippayat
learning centre, 8km southeast of Ernakulam. There are one-hour
demonstrations daily (one day's notice required).
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