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Vaayo Fest Launched !
ARPO has launched Vaayo, a series of cultural events that celebrate and engage with Kerala's diverse, often overlooked traditions through immersive experiences.
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We’re Building Ethical Foundation for AI in Heritage
The projects ARPO Earthlore and ARPO LoreKeepers are crucial for the age of AI. They create the ethical blueprint by demanding consent and fighting bias, ensuring future heritage AI is built on fairness.
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Paliya Nritham : Episodes Released
In this series, meet the artists of Vellayankanni Paliya Parambaragatha Nritham, a team preserving tradition through every rhythm and verse. From marriage songs to harvest rituals, each episode offers an intimate look into the cultural and ecological knowledge encoded in these art forms.
Folklore
LoreKeepers Project: ARPO builds India's leading open video folklore archive
ARPO has digitally archived over 1700 lores — comprising folk songs and tales from diverse regions and communities, securing these traditions for future generations.
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ARPO Impact: Jenu Kuruba Musicians perform at Mahindra Fest
Jenu Kuruba music leaps from village to a major stage thanks to ARPO's 2-year collaboration. A dream realized, a community inspired.
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When a rare ritual art form was staged after decades
Balikkala, a nearly-extinct ritual art form of north Kerala, was performed in its full form again, as part of a digitisation drive under ARPO LoreKeepers.
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Earthlore Music Festival: A Resounding Success in Kochi
The inaugural ARPO Earthlore Music Festival in Kochi showcased Kerala's tribal music, featuring 50 musicians from Attappady and Wayanad. The event included workshops and concerts, fostering cultural exchange and celebrating indigenous heritage.