Lakshadweep

Folk Arts in Lakshadweep

Kolkali & Parichakali are the two popular folk art forms in the Territory. They are an integral part of the cultural milieu except in Minicoy where " Lava ' is the most popular dance form. Some of the folk dances have a resemblance with those in North Eastern India. For marriages " Opana " is a common feature, a song sung by a lead singer & followed by a group of women. Picnics are a common leisure activity in Minicoy. The widely celebrated festivals are Idulfitr, Bakrid, Milad-Ul-Nabi & Muharram.

Status of Women
Women of the Territory enjoy a higher social status & economic freedom than their counterparts elsewhere in the country. The Matrilineal route of inheritance through the females keep the women folk independent. Divorce is accepted & encouraged. The predominance of woman in every walk of life is a noteworthy feature in Minicoy, especially.

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