CHAVITTU NADAKAM 
Chavittu Nadakam is a traditional art form practiced by Christians belonging to Latin Rite in the districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam and Alappuzza of Kerala state in India. The art form was evolved during 16th century with the influence of Portuguese who came to Kerala Malabar coast for trade and missionary work. Training is provided to performers before staging the play. The master is known as Annavi. The whole play is performed through musicals. The stories are mostly the heroic episodes of Bible or great Christian warriors. The performers wear glittering Greco-Roman costumes. The bell and drum are two instruments used as background score.
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