MARGOM KALI
Performed by: Syrian Christian Community in Kerala
Based on: The Life of St. Thomas
It
is a folk art of the Syrian Christians of Kottayam
and Thrissur districts. A dozen dancers
sing and dance around a lighted wick lamp or 'Nilavilakku' clad in a
simple traditional white 'dhoti' and sporting a peacock feather on the
turban to add a touch of colour.
This is an allegorical enactment with the lamp representing Christ and
the performers, his disciples.
The performance is in two parts and begins with songs and dance narrating
the life of St. Thomas. It then takes a striking turn, with a martial play
of artificial swords and shields.
The narration is stark as no musical instrument is used, with the songs
dating back to a period much before the Portugese invasion. Today, women
perform it as a stage item.
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