Surveys the scenic beauty of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala and the colorful festivities observed by its people. Includes scene of the celebration of Onam, an old festival of Kerala, a boat race on Periyar Lake, a temple festival, and the famous dance-drama Kathakali.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005848
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kerala (India)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - India
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - India
Music & Performing Arts → Dance - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)