Culture of Kochi is known for its cultural ethnicities. Kochi culture encompasses various festivals, religion and cuisine. However, Malayalam literature and the classical dance form called Kathakali are two major manifestations of Kochi culture. The present Kochi culture is a result of successive rulers who have imposed their own culture on the place in different points of time.
The Malayalam literature forms an integral part of the Kochi culture. Malayalam literature originated thousand years ago. This vernacular language has enriched English Language. Words like teak, atoll and copra are coined by English language. The modern Malayalam language has 53 letters, of which 20 are long and short vowels. The rest are consonants. ‘Bhashakautiliyam’ is the first prose work written in the 12th century, in Malayalam language.
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Kochi Kathakali is a dance drama. This dance form is presented with vocal and instrumental music. Hands and eyes are mainly used by the actor to express basic expressions of the dance drama. The dance form dates back to the 8th century.
Religion in Kochi is a mix of diverse cultures. Majority of the Kochi population is follower of Hinduism. However, there are also people, who believe in Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Jainism.
Kochi food is also an integral part of culture of Kochi. Kochi dishes are characterized by a preponderance of spices that add zing to the food. The cuisine of Kochi is dominated by the presence of vegetables and coastal seafood. Some of the eminent dishes are Avil, Sambar, Thoren, Rava Idly, Pathiri, Kozhi Pidi, Irachi stew and Aappam.
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