Hiliya Resort, Wayanad, Kerala
WAYANAD :: CULTURAL ACTIVITIES



Tribal Dance

Know the tribal inhabitants and watch the tribal art forms. Wayanad offers its visitors a unique opportunity to view the tribal life. Some of the oldest inhabitants of the jungles of Wayanad are the Paniyas, Kurichias, Kurumas and the Kattunaykas . Hiliya provide facilities to interact with them, to know their culture and facilities to visit one of their villages, taste their food and drinks, watch their art forms, rituals and festivals.

Kalaripayattu

Believed by many histories and scholars as one of the oldest and most scientific and comprehensive system of martial training existing in the world today. Kalaripayattu the ancient martial art of Kerala truly deserves the title of the forerunner of all martial arts.

With the help of the available historical evidences, the present practicing traditions origin can be traced back to the 12th century A.D. The word Kalaripayattu literally means Combat training inside the gymnasium. Kalaripayattu declined after the 17th century but in recent times it has staged a revival, thanks to the activities of various kalari sanghams.
 
 
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