Video | Measuring cups traditionally used by the Halakki people
A member of the Halakki community explains the use of traditional measuring cups that preceded the modern metric system. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
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A member of the Halakki community explains the use of traditional measuring cups that preceded the modern metric system. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
A member of the Halakki community explains the use of a water utensil traditionally used for farming. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
The Suggi Habba festival is celebrated by Halakki youth with a dance. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
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 …
Watch how a Halakki elder makes a traditional container in which grain can be stored for several months. This custom is cost effective and ensures that contents are safe from rodents …
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 …
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