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A group of people are gathered on a paved outdoor area at night, performing a traditional dance or ritual. Some participants wear red shirts and patterned lower garments, while others wear casual clothing. Several individuals hold small percussion instruments, and one person in the center wears a white outfit with a red sash. The scene takes place in front of a long building with barred windows and a dark roof, with bicycles parked nearby and trees visible at the edges of the frame.
  • 15 took part
  • 1 facilitator

Monday 9 November 2026

Connecting with Parichamuttu artist and teacher Sabu Ashan

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What the work needed: people, time, money, space and materials.
What went in
- We met Sabu Ashan, a Parichamuttu artist and teacher. - We learned about his work with children in the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry area. - We discussed possible workshops and ways to engage young people with the art form. - We explored ways to support the continued sharing of local traditional arts.
Time
2 hours

What was done with those inputs, step by step.

Today, we met Sabu Ashan in the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry area. He is a Parichamuttu artist and teacher. He is also a practitioner. He told us about his work with children. He introduces younger generations to this traditional art form.

We want to connect with local artists and learn about the cultural practices of the area. We spoke about his work and why it matters to keep traditional art forms alive. We also discussed possibilities for conducting workshops. We talked about ways to make Parichamuttu more accessible and engaging for young people.

Sabu Ashan conducts classes in Nazareth, Jubilee Nagar and Veli in Kochi. The meeting offered an opportunity to learn from his experience. It also gave us a chance to explore how we can share this rich art form with future generations.

What changed for the people who took part, and what showed it.

We learned about Sabu Ashan’s teaching practice and the locations where he conducts classes. The conversation also opened up possibilities for future workshops and collaboration to introduce more young people to Parichamuttu.

(Participants told us)

What the team will keep or change next time.

We learn how people practise and pass on traditional art forms when we meet local artists. Talks about lessons and workshops can help us find ways to connect younger generations with this cultural knowledge.

Art and cultureDance ClubThudippu Dance Foundation

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