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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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Tribal culture in Jharkhand – Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre
Carved out of Bihar in 2000, many treasures of the relatively new state of Jharkhand situated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau is still less known to most people. Nature wears her best clothes in this state. Many rivers like the … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Cultural heritage, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Government of India, History, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Video resources - external
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Birth and living life regarded as punishment: Funeral customs among the Satiyaa tribe – Rajasthan
The Indian Express, Kota, Fri Aug 24 2012 Contrary to the usual norm of life, one gypsy tribe from Rajasthan actually rejoice and revel in deaths in their family counting them as one of the happiest events in their lives … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, Names and communities, Press snippets, Rural poverty, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Satiya
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