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Oppana Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Oppana: A traditional Kerala Muslim group dance performed with clapping and rhythmic movement around a central performer, accompanied by song.
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Thiruvathira Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Thiruvathira: A traditional Kerala women’s circle dance around a lamp, performed as a team on the school Kalolsavam syllabus and judged on costume,…
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Ottanthullal Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Ottanthullal: A solo satirical dance-narration art form created by Kunchan Nambiar, judged on costume, the song and verse, pronunciation, expressive…
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Aksharaslokam Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Aksharaslokam: A traditional Malayalam verse-recitation contest where each verse must begin with the last syllable of the one before it.
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Group Song Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Group Song: A team singing competition judged on harmony, blending and coordination between singers, distinct from a solo song entry.
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Mohiniyattam Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Mohiniyattam: A classical solo dance form from Kerala, judged on technique, expression and adherence to the classical style.
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Kuchipudi Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Kuchipudi: A classical Indian dance form from Andhra Pradesh, judged on technique, expression and adherence to the classical style.
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Mimicry Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Mimicry: A solo performance competition imitating voices, sounds or well-known personalities, judged on accuracy and comic timing.
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Thabala Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Thabala: A solo instrumental music competition on the tabla, judged on rhythm, technique and musicality.
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Flute Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Flute: A solo instrumental music competition on the flute, judged on tone, technique and the piece performed.

