The Portuguese
formulated a method of entertainment for the Latin Catholics. The folk drama “Chavittu-natakam” was its outcome. While
“Kadhakali” is a classical dance
drama with signs and expressions, the Portuguese designed a folk drama based on
their ballet. It is a rhythmic display of chivalrous stories of kings and
warriors. I remember, Kumbalam Peter, Thekkayil Stephan, Thekayil Pappy, Ochira
Kunjappan and Kannat Thomas were the main characters in the drama with their regal,
rich and gorgeous costumes of king and his warriors.
Excerpts from
MEMOIRS
An autobiography
by
Joseph J. Thayamkeril
Lawyer, Kochi, Kerala, India.
josephjthayamkeril.blogspot.com
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