Cochin’s Hidden Gem: A Captivating Mattancherry Walking Tour

Jew Town is a prominent attraction in Mattancherry. It was once a thriving Jewish trading community. The Jewish Synagogue, also known as the Paradesi Synagogue, is a significant landmark in Jew Town. It is one of the oldest active synagogues in the Commonwealth and showcases a fascinating blend of Jewish and Indian architectural styles. The synagogue and Jew Town offer a glimpse into the migration stories of the Jewish community and their enduring presence in this historical area

With us experience the historical town of Mattancherry bears witness to the influential presence of both the Portuguese and the Dutch in shaping its vibrant past. The Portuguese, with their arrival, initiated a six-hundred-year-old Indian empire, leaving a profound impact on the region's architecture, language, and cuisine. Meanwhile, the Dutch established a dominant monopoly in the spice trade, positioning Mattancherry as a vital center for the operations of the Dutch East India Company.

In Mattancherry, you can witness a demonstration of the traditional art of making Jewish caps, also known as Kippahs or Yamakas. The process involves intricate handiwork and attention to detail, and observing it provides insight into the craftsmanship and traditions associated with Jewish culture in Mattancherry.

Food plays a big part in the lives of the Jews of Kochi or Cochinim, as they are called in Israel. Their dishes are a fusion of local Indian ingredients and Jewish influences, resulting in a vibrant and distinctive culinary experience. From aromatic coconut rice to flavorful Chuttulli-Meen (spicy fish savoury), exploring Jewish culinary traditions and unveils the rich cultural heritage of the Cochinim with Moksha Stories

Get introduced to Chavittu Nadakam. A highly vibrant folklore performance of the Latin Christians in Ernakulam, Kerala. This art form was introduced by Portuguese during 16th century. It is mostly performed on open stages and the stories are adapted from Bible. This art form is notable for its dazzling costumes resembling the Europeans monarchs. Chavittu Nadakam is blend of dance and drama which are rhythmic and briskly in nature.