Category Archives: Games and leisure time

“Many youth of the current generation are sportspersons exhibiting their talents in state and national-level tournaments.” – Poovadevi quoted in “Toda community forays into reviving traditional art” (Deccan Herald, 11 December 2011)
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“Santal festivals have always been closed community festivals. […] We wanted to disseminate the ideas of Baha flower festival among the people at large [for which] various tribal sports, folk dances are organized — everybody can take part. In the evening the prize distribution, felicitations, Santali dramas and a whole night musical programme take place.” – Boro Baski
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“The archers of Siwatarai village have excelled in championships even without much professional training and facilities as they belong to traditional archery community where youngsters are exposed to the skill at early age.” – “Tribal village Siwatarai emerges as archery hub” (Times of India, Chhattisgarh 27 November 2017)
Learn more: https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=25913

Toda embroidery: an ancient art thriving in the Nilgiris – Tamil Nadu

Posted on 01/08/2020 by website administrator

The ancient Toda community people are the residents of Nilgiris that means ‘Blue Mountains’, popularly known as Ooty. Nilgiris is the abode of many interesting tribes and prominent among them are Todas, Kotas, Kurumbas, Irulas, Mullukurumbas and Paniyans. These Todas … Continue reading →

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Resources for the classroom: Learning from and about India’s tribal communities, their culture and knowledge systems

Posted on 24/07/2020 by website administrator

Formats and online tools Audio resources – external Books on tribal culture and related resources eBook download sites Take a guided tour of this website PDF printfriendly Photos and slideshows Safe Search website: Free online tools for use by teachers and pupils … Continue reading →

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Sounding like a tiger: Rare musical instruments of Bardoli region – Gujarat

Posted on 11/07/2020 by website administrator

SURAT: Even as the government spends crores on promoting tourism, its most ancient folk culture is dying a slow death. Within villages around Dang, traditional instruments and artists are waning. Cultural music and dance forms among the adivasis have evolved … Continue reading →

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The last frontier of Firkal martial art of Chotanagpur area – Jharkhand

Posted on 08/07/2020 by website administrator

Unique: ‘Firkal’ performanceNo mention has been made of it in ancient treatises, history books, traveller’s account or even in archaelogical records. | Read more >> Older than Kalaripayattu, and even those martial art forms that trace its origins to China … Continue reading →

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Tip | Find press reports on India’s tribal heritage: “Journalism without Fear or Favour” – United Nations World Press Freedom Day (3 May)

Posted on 25/06/2020 by website administrator

How to stop misinformation in times of coronavirus?Learn how to identify unverified content you receive on your cell phone and avoid spreading information on social media that has not been checked by credible sources. Caring for reliable information is everyone’s … Continue reading →

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