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Video | “Dark night”: The story behind the Santali song Nut ninda kadam kadam
By Boro Baski Sorhae parab is also the time to remember the bygone days and to feel nostalgic. When the women of the village return to their parents’ home from their husband’s village with their children they not only renew … Continue reading
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Santals and Santiniketan: Rabindranath’s concept of raising everyday life on to a higher level – West Bengal
It is well-known that Rabindranath Tagore harboured a special affection for the Santhals in the villages around Santiniketan. He saw in their life a special beauty. They combine the tilling of the earth as farmers with poetry, songs and dance. … Continue reading
Posted in Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Education and literacy, History, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Tagore and rural culture, Tourism, Websites by tribal communities
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Video | Santal flute played by Gokul Hansda: Reviving traditional culture in Santal villages around Santiniketan – West Bengal
Gokula Hansda – Santal bamboo flute (Har tiriyo) Gokula Hansda is a Santal educator and co-founder of Kulhidhuri, an organization devoted to preserving and reviving traditional Santal culture. Its members collect and sing traditional Santal songs at festivals throughout West Bengal, Jharkhand … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Video contents
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India’s tribal cultural heritage: An alphabetical journey – Nagaland
“The Dept of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland was established in the year 1968 with the sole purpose of implementing social welfare schemes. Presently the department is looking after five different ministries [including Ministry of Tribal Affairs].” – Learn more | Govt., NGOs … Continue reading
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