Kochi Entertainment consists of its exuberant nightlife and thriving shopping areas. Tourists to Kochi may enjoy Kathakali dance performances that are unique to this south Indian Kerelean city. Kochi has always been one of the preferred shopping destinations, where you can shop for handicrafts, coconut shells, wood carvings and last but not the least, spices.
Kochi Nightlife
Kochi nightlife centers round enjoying cultural outing. Kochi nightlife means enjoying Kathakali or Mohiniaattam dance performances, which are traditional classical dance forms of India. The Kathakali dance form is a dance drama presented with the aid of vocals. Musical instruments are also employed. Kathakali originated in the 8th century and
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the first performance was done by Kottarakkara Thampuran. He first staged Ramanattam. The hotels in Kochi arrange for the cultural performances as required by the travelers. However there are some pubs in the city, where you can spend quality leisure time.
Shopping in Kochi
Kochi is a commercial city of Kerala. The principal shopping center is the M. G. Road. Here shoppers have a choice of wide range of items ranging from clothes, coir products, spices and also other curio items. Other products available are wooden carvings, things made of coconut shells and metal ware articles. Apart from M. G. Road, the other popular shopping areas are Marine Drive and Broadway. For antique pieces, shoppers may visit the Jew Street at Mattancherry. The shops are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the evening.
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