Video | Wooden water utensil traditionally used by the Halakki people – Karnataka
A member of the Halakki community explains the use of a water utensil traditionally used for farming.
Video | The making of halli drawings by women of the Halakki people – Karnataka
Among members of the Halakki community, a halli or seedi is considered as a diagrammatic representation of an event like weddings or naming ceremonies of a child. Watch how such …
Video | Suggi Habba procession by the Halakki people – Karnataka
The Suggi Habba festival concludes with a procession.
Video | Suggi Habba festival dance performed by the Halakki people – Karnataka
The Suggi Habba festival is celebrated by Halakki youth with a dance.
Video | Suggi Habba celebration by the Halakki people – Karnataka
Worship accompanied by singing, dancing and drumming is a highlight of the colourful Suggi Habba festival.
Video | Processing grain among the Halakki people – Karnataka
Women of the Halakki people of Uttara Kannada district process harvested grain in a traditional manner. This practice is also believed to improve social bonds.
Video | Making rice cakes for the Suggi Habba celebrations by the Halakki people – Karnataka
Video | Jana Padhe Geethe – Halakki drumming – Karnataka
The drums, played by members of the Halakki community in Karnataka (South-West India), are quite distinct from those of other regional traditions.