Margamkali: History and Practice

History of Margamkali goes back to the 4th century when the Syrian Christian men of Kerala began to sing and dance in a circle in remembrance of their acceptance of the Way of Christ. Today, Margamkali is performed by men and women alike, across all Christian communities of Kerala, on the eves of weddings and festivals. Folklorist and founder of Institute of Folklore Studies, Thrissur, O. D. Varkey takes us through the history, practice and costume of this dance form. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sahapedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sahapedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahapedia/ Sahapedia is an open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India: https://www.sahapedia.org/ Like, share and subscribe for more videos!