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Tribal masculine dance from Kerala

Video of Kolkali, a dance form, played by the tribes men of Kerala. Different art forms and dances are part of Kerala's tribal heritage. Visithttp://www.indiavideo.org for more videos.

Notice that in tribes across the world, men dance with men and women dance with women. Heterosexual dances were introduced in a few Christianized tribes... and the Western dance forms have been compelelely heterosexualized in the past 1000 years or so.

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Traditional Indians gyms are becoming few and far between

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Traditional wrestling gyms in India are facing tough times. More and more young men prefer to pump iron rather than wrestle each other to the ground in loin cloths. Here's more on this growing trend.

It's a routine that could very well disappear. The morning walk to the gym.. and then to the mats.
Traditional wrestling gyms in India are facing a recruitment problem, as many young men are pumping iron in western-style fitness centers.

As Indian cities modernize at break-neck speed to keep pace with people's changing habits - physical fitness centers are on their way out.

Om Prakash - an old school wrestler says young people are looking for different things.

[Om Prakash, Traditional Wrestler]:
"Youngsters nowadays have switched to modern gyms and are growing weaker. They only drink tea and water, and not almond milk and yogurt. As a result they have well-toned bodies. They wear trendy clothes and walkabout in the market. But are weak."

Many urban Indian men are keen to look like their favorite Bollywood stars. And that means bulking up as well.

Kabbadi match at Bewal mela

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