A
folk art mainly of the agrarian classes, Kolkkali is a highly rhythmic dance
with the dancers wielding short sticks. The rhythm of this dance is set by a
harmonious synchronisation of the tapping of the feet to the striking of sticks.
The movement is circular and the artists sing as they dance and strike the sticks
in unison. Though the dancers break away to form different patterns, they never
miss a beat. In Malabar, Kolkkali is more popular among Muslim men.
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