How is Kathalaya involved in “revival” of story telling forms?
The urban – rural divide is steadily widening with technical advancement globally and nationally. People are abandoning rural areas in search of jobs and in the process abandoning rural traditions also. Indigenous arts such as Harikatha, folk theatre, puppetry ,which were once a means of bringing people together are no longer relevant. These skills are faced with the fear of extinction due to lack of patronage. To prevent coming generations from losing touch with their roots and to retain awareness of their tradition and heritage, Kathalaya provides a platform to these artists to showcase their art and skills. All the storytellers at Kathalaya practice these techniques in our storytelling sessions.
