YOUNGSTERS at Swanmead Community School in Ilminster were treated to a day of Indian performance and workshops last Thursday.

Pupils and staff were visited by members of the Kalamandalam Vijayakumar company from Kerala in South India.

Youngsters were treated to performances and workshops by a Kathakali actor, with various events throughout the day.

The company, established to increase the awareness of Kathkali and Asian culture, tour worldwide performing classical pieces and workshops to celebrate the Kathahali dramas.