Kathakali
/ˌkɑːtəˈkɑːlɪ/Kathakali,
noun
mass noun
- a form of dramatic dance of southern India, based on Hindu literature and characterized by masks, stylized costume and make-up, and frequent use of mime卡塔卡利舞（印度南部的一种舞剧形式, 以印度文学为基础, 以面具、固定样式的戏装和化妆, 以及常使用的手势和表情为其特点）。
词源
from Malayalam, from Sanskrit kathā 'story' + Malayalam kaḷi 'play'.