There
are a lot of activities that takes place all over the state on Onam. Pulikali
performers paint themselves in the guise of a tiger and enact hunting scenes to
entertain people. Kummattikali artists don an attire of plaited grass and big
wooden mask. They move from house to house collecting small gifts and amusing
children.
At
Thrissur, caparisoned elephants move out in a procession and present a regal
view. While at Cheruthuruthy, Kathakali artists cast a spell on the audience
with the magic of their performance. Women perform their graceful traditional
clap dance, Kaikotikalli on the day and enthrall the audience. Vallamkali, the
popular snake boat race is also organised in several parts of the state to mark
the day.
Number
of sports and games events are also organised on the day. These are
collectively called Onakalikal. Some of them are rigorous sports like
Talappanthukali, Kutukutu and combats like Kayyankali and Attakalam. Archery is
also a part of Onakalikal. Senior members have their share of fun by playing
indoor games like cards and chess. There is also a tradition of swinging on
Onam. A decorated swing is swung on a high branch and young men and women take
the pleasure on it while singing traditional songs.
There
are a lot of activities that takes place all over the state on Onam. Pulikali
performers paint themselves in the guise of a tiger and enact hunting scenes to
entertain people. Kummattikali artists don an attire of plaited grass and big
wooden mask. They move from house to house collecting small gifts and amusing
children.
At
Thrissur, caparisoned elephants move out in a procession and present a regal
view. While at Cheruthuruthy, Kathakali artists cast a spell on the audience
with the magic of their performance. Women perform their graceful traditional
clap dance, Kaikotikalli on the day and enthrall the audience. Vallamkali, the
popular snake boat race is also organised in several parts of the state to mark
the day.
Number
of sports and games events are also organised on the day. These are
collectively called Onakalikal. Some of them are rigorous sports like
Talappanthukali, Kutukutu and combats like Kayyankali and Attakalam. Archery is
also a part of Onakalikal. Senior members have their share of fun by playing
indoor games like cards and chess. There is also a tradition of swinging on
Onam. A decorated swing is swung on a high branch and young men and women take
the pleasure on it while singing traditional songs.
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