We went to see a traditional play in Fort Cochin, Kerala. Beforehand, we got to see the players put on their makeup. And yes, once again, it was only men acting in this play (what is it about this country???). Before the play started, they explained that there would be no words, and that all of the play was expressed in the movement of the eyes (dyed with a red seed that turns them black) and through the use of mudras (hand gestures, familiar to us yogis). It was all quite interesting.
I tried to post a video here, but after a 45 minute wait to upload, I give up. Here is a picture instead.....
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