Republic Day 2023: Kerala Tableau Displays Nari Shakti, Folk Traditions Of Women Empowerment — See Pic

Kerala presents the tableau of Naree Shakti and Folk Traditions of women empowerment that includes Kalaripayattu, a martial art with more than 2,000 years of history

Kerala tableau for 74th Republic Day.

Source : Special arrangement

On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, Kerala presents the tableau of Nari Shakti and Folk Traditions of women empowerment that includes Kalaripayattu, a martial art with more than 2,000 years of history, percussion, and tribal traditions.

The Tableau also portrays Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who top scored the literacy examination at the age of 96. Besides, the tableau also comprises of Nanchiyamma, the first tribal woman to achieve the national film award 2022 for best playback singing, who is seen saluting the nation. 

#RepublicDay | Kerala presents the tableau of 'Nari Shakti' and folk traditions of women empowerment. The tractor portrays Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who top scored the literacy examination at the age of 96. pic.twitter.com/KMFLiYZoYC

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During the showcasing of the tableau, women performed Kalaripayattu and the legendary woman Unni Archa who is known for expertise in Kalaripayattu in Kerala's folklore is portrayed at the top. Tribal dance from the Irula community is displayed on the sidelines of the state's tableau. 

Women only tableau is portrayed in a traditional wooden boat called Beypure Uru, which connects the present to the ancient tradition of the spice trade. Meanwhile, a miniature of Uru was selected as a gift item in the FIFA World Cup which was concluded a month ago in Qatar.

Women percussionists performing Shingari Melam are seen as ground elements.

On the 2022 Republic Day, Kerala was denied the to showcase its tableau. The Union Minister of Defense explained that Kerala's tableau was rejected due to a lack of clarity in the theme and its design flaws. however, there were allegations that there was political intervention from the Centre to deny Kerala's tableau.