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The nomadic Romany (“gypsy”) tribe: Credited with amazing contributions to the music and dance of many countries from antiquity to the present – Sind & Punjab
The Times of India, Life, May 14, 2013 | To read the full article, click here >> Many of the modern day gypsies can be traced back to the nomadic tribe called Roma. In Europe, they were referred to as the goddess-worshippers. … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Music and dance, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Performing arts, Press snippets, Storytelling, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
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Banjara and Dokra: Tribal craftmanship in a state that exemplifies “India’s composite culture, pluralism and inclusiveness” – Telangana
Culture ‘South of North and North of South,’ Telangana State has long been a meeting place for diverse languages and cultures. It is easily the best example for India’s composite culture, pluralism and inclusiveness. Located on the uplands of Deccan … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, Economy and development, Government of India, History, Names and communities, Quotes, Southern region, Tribal identity
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An indigenous film industry for large indigenous populations: ‘Jhollywood’ tells the stories of modern Adivasis in Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam & Manipur
Jhollywood is calling Tehelka Magazine, Vol 7, Issue 26, Dated July 3, 2010 Forget the faux tribals grunting in Raavan. Jharkhand has its own film industry, made by Adivasi filmmakers for Adivasi viewers, says G VISHNUIS BEERA Formula for a … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Eastern region, Film, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Press snippets, Seven Sister States, Storytelling, Success story
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