Oppana (
Malayalam:
ഒപ്പന) is a popular form of social entertainment among the
Mappila (Kerala Muslim's) community of
Kerala,
south India, prevalent all over kerala especially in
Malappuram.
[1] The Malayalam word Oppana Pattu is the derivation of Tamil word 'Oppanai Pattu'. In Tamil 'Oppanai' means make up.
[citation needed].
Oppana was originated on the occasion of make of Muslim brides. Now
Oppana has been extinct in Tamil Nadu. But in Kerala this art form has
been revived with much popularity in performing stages of Youth
Festivals of student community.
Oppana, a dance form among the Mappila community
Oppana is generally presented by females, numbering about fifteen
including musicians, on a wedding day. The bride dressed in all finery,
covered with gold ornaments and her palms and feet adorned with an
intricately woven pattern of
mylanchi (
henna),
sits amidst the circle of dancers. She is the chief spectator sitting
on a peetam (chair), around which the singing and dancing take place.
While they sing, they clap their hands rhythmically and move around the
bride using simple steps. Two or three girls begin the songs and the
rest join in chorus.
[2]
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