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SUMMARY:Visual Vernacular & Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Image Courtesy: SAF\, Goa \nJoin us for a Visual Vernacular (VV
 ) performance by Deaf performer Benin\, followed by an ISL poetry session 
 by Hardeep Singh from the MAP team.\n\nVisual Vernacular (VV) is a dynamic
  form of visual storytelling used in deaf culture. It involves expressive 
 body movements and facial expressions to convey complex narratives and emo
 tions\, emphasising dramatic and artistic elements. Unlike traditional sig
 n language\, which focuses on factual communication\, VV creates vivid\, e
 ngaging\, and multi-dimensional stories. \n\nISL Poetry is a visual form 
 of expression that uses handshapes\, movement\, facial expressions\, and s
 pace instead of spoken words. Meaning is created through rhythm\, repetiti
 on\, and emotion in the body. Rather than being translated from spoken lan
 guage\, ISL poetry is composed in the language itself\, celebrating Deaf c
 ulture and the expressive power of Indian Sign Language.\n\nThis performan
 ce is held in conjunction with our exhibition\, mild tooth of milk\, curre
 ntly on display at the Dutch Warehouse in Fort Kochi.\n\nThis series of pr
 ograms is hosted in collaboration with the Kerala Museum.
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