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The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Posted on 14/04/2018 by website administrator

Plenary Session 3: Panel Discussion on “The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization” Chaired by: Prof. Virginius Xaxa, Professor of Eminence, Tezpur University, Assam & Chairman of Xaxa Planning Committee Panellists: Prof. Joseph Bara (IGNTU, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Community facilities, Globalization, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Quotes, Storytelling, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Future of Tribal Oral Culture in the Age of Globalization/ Digitalization: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi

Collaborative workshops and showcasing storytelling traditions during the 3-day Festival of Indigenous Storytellers 2012 – Darjeeling

Posted on 18/10/2012 by website administrator

The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, Darjeeling 2012 The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, 2012 is being organised at Darjeeling and we cordially invite all those who love storytelling and find in it a window to understand the … Continue reading →

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Conserving the forests and protecting the livelihood of semi-nomadic tribal communities – West Bengal

Posted on 25/04/2012 by website administrator

NESPON – North Eastern Society for Preservation of Nature and Wildlife Location: 200 forest villages including the 5 forest sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal. Project Holder: Mr. Soumitra Ghosh Objectives: # Community mobilized on child right issues … Continue reading →

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The Great Story-Wall Project – storytelling tour across India

Posted on 26/08/2011 by website administrator

The Great Story-Wall is a 100 metre long banner on digital art, the design of which is based on myths, legends and indigenous stories of Eastern Himalayas. The feat is also setting a World Record (Limca Book of Records 2010) … Continue reading →

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