![]() ![]() ![]() There are nearly 1000 folk art forms existing in Kerala, which have been passed on from generation to generation." Awards The tribal songs of each ‘Ooru’ (a tribal colony) are different. There are different types of tribal and traditional songs. Brahmini Paattu, Chaatt Paattu, Chakra Paattu, Kadal Vanchi Paattu and the tribal songs are the recent additions to the folklore art. Pradeep Kumar says, "the academy, recently in its study and analysis, have identified various other folklore art forms which are a part of our rich cultural heritage. In 2003, the State Government handed over the waterside palace of the Chirakkal kings, at Chirakkal, to the academy to use as their headquarters. It began functioning on 20 January 1996, to impart training in folk arts and to ensure ongoing efforts in their development, promotion and perpetuation. The institution was formed under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration act of 1955. It also produced a book about 100 folk art forms of Kerala and two dictionaries, one on Chavittu Nadakam and another on Beary language. The academy brings out a quarterly to promote the study and research in folklore, and has published more than 25 books on the folklore of Kerala. ![]() It was established on 28 June 1995 to promote and project the traditional art forms of Kerala. Kerala Folklore Academy is an autonomous center for cultural affairs constituted by the Government of Kerala and works under the Department of Cultural Affairs.
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