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Kathakali's Australian Mother

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Louise Mary Lightfoot

Louise Mary Lightfoot

When did Kathakali reach Australia? It seems this Malayalee art form has migrated to Australia much before the Malayalee migration started. An Australian dancer - Louise Mary Lightfoot - brought the art form to Australia in 1940s.. Let us listen to a report on that

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When did Kathakali reach Australia? It seems this Malayalee art form has migrated to Australia much before the Malayalee migration started. An Australian dancer - Louise Mary Lightfoot - brought the art form to Australia in 1940s.. Let us listen to a report on that

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