[edit] Know a Malayali
The people living in Kerala are better known as Malayalis or Mallus, Malayalam is the local language. The word "Malayali" has originated from Tamil. Malai means hill and Aali means person. Malayali literally means a person hailing from the hill country. Malayalam is also widely spoken on the Indian archipelago of Lakshadweep Islands and in the Union Territory of Mahe in north Kerala.
The average malayali can't do without his favorite cup of tea and the morning newspaper. Politics is entrenched in their animated conversations around tea stalls in the village. Malayalis are not confined to Kerala alone. In fact, they are spread right across the globe. A common joke is that you will find them even on the moon!
The traditional attire of a Malayali male is Mundu and Malayali women wear a saree. The Malayalee male is very proud of his moustache and almost 90% of the men sport a thick one (a Malayalee can be easily identified this way) and very often than not, he will also have a profusely growing beard.
