Kochi: Thousands of women and children from various states will perform Kerala's traditional art form, Thiruvathira, in an attempt to break a Guinness World Records on May 1 at Kizahakkambalam here.
The organizers expect at least 7,000 women to join the dance at Kitex Apparel Park in Kizhakkambalam in an effort to promote and give more recognition to the art form.
The event is organized by Kizhakkambalam Twenty 20 in association with Parvanendu School of Thiruvathira, Chavara Cultural Centre, and Kitex Group.
“Girls and women in the 8-80 age group will perform during this mega event as there is no age limit in performing Thiruvathira and it is simple and easy to learn. Along with 2,500 woman and children from Kerala, a Russian woman and more than 4,500 woman from 19 different states across India will be participating in this world record attempt,” said Malathy G. Menon, director of Parvanendu School of Thiruvathira.
“Kizhakkambalam Twenty 20 has so far contributed only to the development activities in the panchayath. Now, we make a step forward to promote traditional dance forms of Kerala like Thiruvathira,” said Agastin Antony, coordinator of Kizhakkambalam Twenty 20.
Thiruvathira held in Iringalakkuda, Thrissur with 5,211 dancers in February, 2015 is the earlier record.
