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Endangered languages identified by Peoples’ Linguistic Survey of India (PLSI) – Karnataka
Siddi and Hakki Pikki ‘critically endangered’ Of the 50 languages that are spoken in Karnataka, eight are potentially endangered and two critical endangered, according to a survey conducted by the Peoples’ Linguistic Survey of India (PLSI), an organisation that is … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Endangered language, Figures, census and other statistics, Languages and linguistic heritage, Names and communities, Organizations, Press snippets, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council
Tagged Badaga, Bettakurumba, Gouli, Irula, Jenukuruba, Koraga, Kuruba, Soliga, Yerava
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Video | Creating stronger ties between the students, the school, and members of the Halakki: A people who grow ‘milky white rice’ – Karnataka
Here is a presentation on a school project that employed artists, local arts and cultural practices, and community knowledge systems to enhance arts education for its students. The Malenadu Educational and Rural Development Society (MEARDS), a registered, not-for-profit organisation working … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Education and literacy, Games and leisure time, Music and dance, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Success story, Tribal elders, Video resources - external, Women
Tagged Halakki
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Video | Sidi ritual performance
The Sidis of Gujarat are a tribal Sufi community of East African origin which came to India eight centuries ago and made Gujarat their home. They carried with them their exceptionally rich musical tradition and kept it alive and flourishing … Continue reading
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Video | Hanmi: A Treasure Trove of Oral Heritage – Karnataka
Published on Oct 13, 2012 Hanmi is the one of the few artists who has mastered the oral epic songs and other verbal art. She belongs to Gamokkalu tribe from Uttara Kannada district Karnataka. Sadly now Hanmi is the only … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Homes and utensils, Languages and linguistic heritage, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Gamokkalu
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Video | Processing grain among the Halakki people – Karnataka
Watch how 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 by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
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