Greenix Village in kochi

Greenix Village, Kochi 

Situated 8 km off Ernakulam is the Greenix village, where various art forms of Kerala are practiced and developed. Every evening witnesses a mixed performance of Kathakali- the dance drama form of Kerala, Kalaripayattu- and a martial art style, audio-visual history at the in-house museum, and Indian classical music in this cultural center.

Yoga training is conducted every morning. The office house also has an art gallery, restaurant, curio shop, book shop, and rooms for researchers and trainees.

The Greenix Village, once a stockroom for a tea factory built by the Portuguese, has now been restored according to the traditional Kerala architecture. The interiors of the building also house the idol of Natarajan, and a mandapam situated at the far end of the hall gives the structure a temple-like feel. It also has different statues that showcase different art forms. The paintings in the Greenix Village portray the various mudras (hand gestures) and navarasams (nine expressions) important in Kathakali performances. The village also gives a platform for various live dance performances, including Kathakali, Theyam, Kalaripayattu, and Mohiniattam.

Timings of the Greenix Village 

1. The Kalaripayattu timings are as follows:

 8 AM to 9 AM- Kalarippayattu training & 4 PM to 5 PM- Kalarippayattu performance

2. The Kathakali performance timings are as follows:

5 PM to 6 PM- Kathakali make-up & 6 PM to 7 or 7:30 PM- Kathakali performance

3. Timings for the Cultural Museum are 10 AM to 5 PM.