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The Slama Carol or Slama Kali (literally "Play of peace", Malayalam: ശ്ലാമ കളി) is a Syrian Christian traditional musical artform that originated in the coastal areas of Alappuzha and Cochin in Kerala, India.[1][2]
Etymology
Slama (Malayalam: ശ്ലാമ, Syriac: ܫܠܡ) means peace in Aramaic language.[3] Kali (Malayalam: കളി) means a play or drama.
Theme
The resurrection of Jesus is the central theme of this artform. It uses colourful costumes for Characters of such as Jesus, Apostles, Virgin Mary, etc. In this musical dance, happiness is the predominant emotion.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b Slama Carol - a musical dance related to resurrection of Christ
- ^ a b Fr. V.P. Joseph Valiyaveettil on Slama Carol
- ^ Classical Syriac-English Dictionary
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