Keralam Caregivers Perform Thiruvathira for PM Modi in Israel. A dance with deep-seated traditions on stage, Keralam caregivers give a great show of tradition at PM Modi's visit to Israel today. An audience at a performance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was held this morning on his visit to Israel, was one in which members of the Keralam caregivers community performed a special cultural performance. The group performed Thiruvathira (Traditional) dance, a graceful art form from Kerala usually performed by women during festivals and auspicious occasions. This was not one of those celebrations, but rather a poignant demonstration that the Indian diaspora is continuing to maintain and spread its culture all over the world.
The Thiruvathira dances are characterized by its graceful, rhythmic, and circular shape. Dancers are dressed in traditional Kerala attire and dance to the beats of classical music. In Israel, the caregivers’ community re-created this cultural treasure with a kind of devotion and pride. Their performance highlighted the beauty of Kerala’s traditions and the community bonds of Indians far from home. Modi said it was warm and welcoming for the dancers. He said the performance demonstrated the greatness of Kerala’s cultural traditions and the diligence of the Indian diaspora in bringing India’s heritage alive, even when in another country. His gratitude drew attention to the role of cultural heritage and the role of communities in linking India with the world around her.
Thousands of caregivers from Kerala live and work in Israel; serving families and individuals. Their lives are busy, and yet they have ties to the ground. Arranging a Thiruvathira for our Prime Minister was not just a proud gesture and a great gesture on our part, but also an emblem of strength and unity. It demonstrated how art can unite and forge the bonds between nations.
Events like this are not merely entertainment. They are bridges of friendship between countries. By showing traditional Indian customs to Israeli audiences, the caregivers' collectives promoted cultural diplomacy--reminding everyone that people-to-people connections are just as vital for everyone as political and economic.
The Thiruvathira dance performed in Israel was more than a cultural event. The sentiment was very heartfelt -- and a sign of love; of their homeland, of the people of the Keralam caregivers' hometown, and also of an image their homeland gave itself to make the host country proud from the heart. The appearance and gratitude of Prime Minister Modi provided the occasion with greater significance, showcasing the way traditions can travel over borders and in fact still inspire. These days, it is a day of celebrating traditions, togetherness and the ongoing optimism of the Indian diaspora.
