Cochin Cultural Centre is one of the prime organization working in the field of Art, Culture and Entertainment industry for the preservation, promotion and propagation of our rich culture, tradition and heritage through ethnic performing arts of Kerala. We regularly conduct coaching classes as well as special demonstrations and workshops in various disciplines of Kerala’s ethnic art forms. Besides to that we are running two air conditioned performing theatres for the regular performances of the traditional, ethnic art forms of Kerala with special reference to Kathakali.
KATHAKALI is performed by men who in their youth have undergone an intensive course of physical training and a long period of instruction in abhinaya (acting) and nritta (dancing). The former is the representation of emotions and moods ..
Kathakali Training
The Kathakali actor uses mudras in place of the spoken word. The physical training which a Kathakali student has to undergo is very strenuous. In the cooler months of the monsoon season he has a daily session of eye exercises and gymnastics...
The Characters
KATHAKALI characters represent the mythological beings of the three worlds—the upper world of the devas (gods), the middle world of humans and the nether world of the asuras (demons). The striking make-up and costume are ..
Art Forms
Mohiniyattom
Mohini the temptress, is a recurring character in Hindhu mythology. Attom means dance. It is seductive dance performed by women, sensuous in its appeal. In technique Mohiniyattom ..
Thiruvathira Kali
The dance is a celebration of marital chastity and female energy, for this is what brought Kamadeva (Cupid of Indian mythology) back to life after he was reduced to ashes by the ire of Lord Siva, the Destroyer, one among the Trinity...
Chakyar Koothu
ChakyarKoothu 'is one of the eminent traditional art of Kerala. It is associated with temple.It is associated with Chakyars.Kottarathil sankunni, the well-known author of the myths and leagends of Kerala also has described Chakyar ..
Theyyattam
Among the folk dances of Kerala which come under the religious groups the ritual dance staged in Bhagavathi temples or Kavus in propitiation of .the deities deserves special attention. In the erstwhile North Malabar area ..
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is the classical dance form from the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from the village of Kuchelapuram, a small village about 65 kms from Vijaywada. It is known for its graceful movements..
Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam (also spelled Bharathanatyam, Bharatnatyam or Bharata Natyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu of Southern India. It owes its current name to Krishna Iyer and later, Rukmini Devi Arundale.Bharata refers to ..
Classical music
Carnatic Music (CM) is a particular form of South Indian classical music and it can have different segments like Vocal, Violin, Composition, and ThaniAvarthanam. The Composition or Song segments in a concert correspond to the rendition of a specific song in a given melody.
Yoga
The power of language can help to elevate us mentally, or emotionally and propel us between the gap of where we are and where we’re looking to go spiritually.
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Event Management
Corporate Gift
Cochin Cultural centre can help to identify and supply variety of selections and choice of nice and apt gift baskets, including, corporate gifts, fruit baskets, champagne gift baskets, get well gift baskets ..
Organisation & Management
Cochin Cultural Centre is an agency with over 20 years experience in conferencing. Our dedicated team of conference organisers and project managers will devote their expertise and enthusiasm to making your conference..
Wedding
We are a company dedicated to planning all types of weddings and related events in Kochi where we are based , or anywhere in the country. Our aim is to carefully plan,from start to finish, all activities between the family ..
We are so specialised in organising welcoming and entertainment programmes for international cruise passengers.
A Kathakali dancer showcases the beauty and power of this traditional Indian dance form through their expressive movements and vibrant makeup.
AB Vajpayee Former PM India
S Sharathkumar (Director of Cochin Cultural Centre) with Prof. KV Thomas ( then Union Cabinet Minister, Govt. India)
S Sharathkumar (Director of Cochin Cultural Centre) with Kodiyeri Balakrishnan (then Home & Tourism Minister, Govt. Kerala)
Prince Charles and Princesses Camila
Queen Elizabeth II
Kottakal Sivaraman (Most Renowned Kathakali Artist) with Kodiyeri Balakrishnan (then Home & Tourism Minister, Govt. Kerala)
Kalamandalam E Vasudevan Nair (Principal of the Center) with Kodiyeri Balakrishnan (then Home & Tourism Minister, Govt. Kerala)
Giani Zail Singh Former President of India With SSK
Chanakya Award
David Rockfeller
Bhagavan Satya Sai Bhava
Artist MF Hussain
Art Wolfe
Japanese Prince and Princess
Scott Goetz in Kathakali Costume with S Sharathkumar (Director of Cochin Cultural Centre)