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Malayalam Mappila Pattu4/24/2021
It is believed that the word Oppana derives its origin from the word Afna (Arabic).It is performed to commemorate the nuptial celebrations of the bride and is part of the wedding festivities.Maidens and the female relatives of the bride sing and dance clapping their hands.The bride is decked in finery and intricate ornaments and seated in the middle on a high seat called the peetam.
The brides friends and other young ladies clap their hands rhythmically to the beat of the song and dance around her. The dance is not vigorous and the steps are simple and movements graceful. Sometimes a type of Oppana called Oppana Chayal is performed that does not involve the clapping of hands. The songs sung are called Mappilapattu and are sung firstly by the leader and the remaining women lend the chorus. The songs themes are usually teasing comments and insinuations to the marital bliss and the shy brides emotions. In some households the men also perform the Oppana for the grooms entertainment. ![]() In some cases the men also perform the Oppana as the groom enters the Maniyara (Bridal Chamber). The instruments played along are the Harmonium, Ganjira, Tabla and Elathaalam. Mappila Pattukal are the folk songs of the Muslim community of Kerala. The tradition of Mappila Pattukal is believed to be more than 700 years old. Arabic and Malayalam language are fused together in these songs. ![]() Love, heroism and devotion to God are the basic sentiments that are expressed. ![]()
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