Oppana is one of the prominent social entertainment among the Muslim people group of Kerala. It is unmistakable for the most part in the Malappuram region. In former times, Oppana was exhibited amid a Muslim marriage work in the Malabar region like Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod. Presently, it had turned into a much prominent fine art in Kerala
It is a sort of move structure exhibited by fifteen females (counting the artists). The Bride dresses in luxury and secured with brilliant trimmings will sit amidst the artist’s circle. The Bride’s feet and palms will be enhanced with a complicatedly woven example of Mehandi (henna). She will sit and viewing different young ladies singing and moving around her. They will make cadenced advances and applaud while singing. A few young ladies will be the fundamental vocalists and different young ladies will participate in the tune. They will move around the lady musically with the music.
Just Mapilappattu will be sung on the event. Mapilappattu is an extraordinary sort of tune sung by the Muslim people group. It will be cadenced and significant. For Oppana, they sing Mapilappattu applauding the magnificence of the lady and lucky man. The melody may likewise contain prodding remarks to the conjugal happiness and this will make the lady modest. There will be supplication in the middle. Oppana isn’t intended for the lady and young ladies. At times, it is likewise exhibited by guys so as to engage the spouse.
