Gramam - The Village Fair

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Gramam, the exotic village fair represents the nostalgic recreation of bygone era of rustic simplicity and ethnic charm.

Held in January, on the golden sands of the famous Kovalam Beach Resort, just 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, it is a typical Kerala village of yore, replete with the traditional Nalukettu. Astrologers, artisans and even sorcerers, provide the visitor a glimpse of Kerala's rich past. Classical art forms of Kerala are presented in evenings. Mesmerising Art forms

The fair wears a new look in the evenings. Almost every dance, art and martial art form of Kerala is performed in the open-air auditorium of Gramam.

Various classical dances like Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, traditional and folk dances like Oppana, the martial art form, Kalaripayattu and other ritualistic folk arts like Theyyam, Pulikali, Villupattu, Pavakkoothu, Kakkarisi Natakam, Panchavadyam, Thullal and Bhajans etc. are a few of the attractions. Savour The Local Cuisine At The Chayakada

At the 'Chayakada', the village tea shop, relish the taste of the tender coconut, the refreshing tea (chaya) or the tangy lime juice.
Sitting on the comfortable wooden chairs and stools, one can savour local delicacies like 'Kappa' and 'Meen' (steamed tapioca served with fish curry) or 'Puttu' and 'Kadala' (pounded rice cake steamed in bamboo shoots served with a lentil dish).