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Chakyar

Chakyar is a type of performer from the southern Indian state of Kerala who tells stories through comical and entertaining plays. They wear big, colorful costumes and paint their faces to look different. They always perform with music and dance, and they use funny facial expressions, gestures, and vocal inflections to make people laugh. Their stories are usually based on old Indian epics and mythology, and they might have moral lessons or teach people about history and culture. Chakyar performers have been around for hundreds of years, and they're still popular today in Kerala and other parts of India.