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ePub | Free catalogue: Banam: One of the ancient musical instruments of the Santals – West Bengal

Posted on 01/09/2019 by website administrator

This bilingual catalogue in English and Santali documents the “Banam” music instrument making workshop hosted by the Museum of Santal Culture, Bishnubati village (Birbhum District, West Bengal, India) from September to November 2018. English text by Dr. Boro Baski assisted … Continue reading →

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Slideshow | “The Melodies of the Banam: One of the ancient musical instruments of the Santals” (Museum Day 2018) – West Bengal

Posted on 17/12/2018 by website administrator

Museum Day Celebration 2018 at Bishnubati The 5th Museum Day was celebrated on 9th December 2018 at Bishnubati. To create awareness and educate the people about the importance of their cultural heritage the Ghosaldanga Bishnubati Adibasi Trust (GBAT) and the Museum of … Continue reading →

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Slideshow | Banam Making Workshop at Bishnubati – West Bengal

Posted on 09/09/2018 by website administrator

After having several rounds of discussions on the format and concept of the Banam making workshop, the two day workshop on 18-19 August 2018 went on successfully in the museum campus at Bishnubati. It started at 9:30 am on the first … Continue reading →

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Workshop on Banam Making: Appreciation for the ancient musical string instrument of the Santals – West Bengal

Posted on 15/08/2018 by website administrator

1st Phase-Workshop on Banam Making(One of the ancient musical instruments of the Santals) Date & Time: 18-19 August 2018, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pmVenue:  Museum of Santal Culture, Bishnubati, Birbhum Organized by Ghosaldanga Bishnubati Adibasi Trust, Birbhum, West Bengal and funded … Continue reading →

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Video & ePub | Reviving the Huka Banam: Fiddle of choice for the Santal communities – West Bengal

Posted on 03/06/2017 by website administrator

The Banam of the Santals is a primitive folk fiddle which accompanies many Santal dances. The Banam comes in various shapes and forms – Dhodro, Huka, Kendri and more recently, Phentor. While the Dhodro Banam is prevalent in in Birbhum and Bardhaman, in Purulia and Bankura, … Continue reading →

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