Indian National School of Drama Students Bring Terukuthu Tradition to Russian Stage

May 16, 2024

Moscow (Russia), May 16 (ANI/ TV BRICS): Bright makeup, extravagant costumes, dancing, and chanting characterized the performance by students from the Indian National School of Drama at the international festival "Your Chance | Gitis Fest" in Russia. They presented a Terukuthu traditional performance, translating to "street theatre" from Tamil. The Terukuthu tradition, rooted in honouring ancestors, involves organizing a grand feast in Indian villages to commemorate the deceased. Artists are invited, and the event typically begins late in the evening, continuing until the early hours of the morning. The performance was well-received by the audience.