Kerala: The Cradle of Christianity in South Asia

A documentary film "Kerala: The Cradle of Christianity in South Asia"(30 minutes)was screened on 2 Aug at the Kerala house in Delhi. This film depicting the rich and colorful texture of the Indian version of the Middle Eastern (Chaldean and Antiochene), Roman, and Anglican traditions of Christianity in Kerala against backdrop of one of the most attractive tourist regions in the world. The film highlights a relatively less known aspect of the cultural complexity of the region, provides yet another reason for calling Kerala as "God's own country", and makes India more intimate. Verily, a visual and aural treat. Script: Dr. Joseph Palackal, Direction: Jain Joseph FIIT. Joseph Palackal, a St. Thomas Christian from Kerala, is an Indic musicologist, singer, and composer. He earned degrees in Hindustani classical vocal music, psychology, and Christian theology in India and a doctorate in Ethnomusicology from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. His scholarly interests are in the area of music and religion in South Asia. He has contributed articles to several international publications, including The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, and the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. He is principal vocalist for over thirty releases in five languages. He made his debut in New York in the off-Broadway show Nunsense, and has lectured at the Julliard School and Columbia University. He is also the founder president of the Christian Musicological Society of India. Currently, he is completing his book on the Syriac chant traditions in South India. Address: 57-15 61st Street Maspeth, NY 11378 Telephone: 718-416-0773 Email:
jpalackal@verizon.net Web site: www.thecmsindia.org

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Manish Sinha said…
Explore the mystic land of India ranging from the majestic snow capped mountains and echoing valleys to the enchanting waterways & rivers, exotic wildlife, lively sand dunes, dense greens and exciting adventure sports. Stay in the lap of mother nature and enjoy your holidays to the extreme. Go ahead, indulge in the virgin nature and celebrate yourself.

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