Folklore Club
Date: 22nd August 2025
Venue: College Auditorium
The Folklore Club of Adi Sankara Training College, Kalady, in association with IQAC, organized a vibrant session on 22nd August 2025 at the college auditorium. The program was conducted by Mr. Prasanth Nattupolima (Resource Person) and Mr. Manu Nattupolima (Instrumental).
The session began with a warm welcome, followed by an engaging presentation on the importance of folklore in preserving cultural identity. Mr. Prasanth Nattupolima introduced the students to the rich heritage of Kerala’s traditional art forms, storytelling practices, and symbolic representations in folk culture. He emphasized how folklore serves as a bridge between generations, sustaining values, beliefs, and traditions in a rapidly modernizing world.
Complementing the session, Mr. Manu Nattupolima enriched the experience with instrumental accompaniments, creating an immersive environment that connected participants with the rhythms and sounds of folk traditions.
The event was highly interactive, with students actively participating and gaining deeper insights into Kerala’s cultural heritage. The use of visual aids and live demonstrations made the session lively and memorable.
The program concluded with an appreciation note, where the college acknowledged the contributions of the resource persons and emphasized the need for more such initiatives to nurture cultural awareness among future teachers.
Overall, the session was an inspiring blend of knowledge and performance, instilling pride in local traditions while encouraging students to preserve and promote folklore.
