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Tag Archives: Lepcha
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
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 / Adibasi, 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 Lepcha, Santal
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Collaborative workshops and showcasing storytelling traditions during the 3-day Festival of Indigenous Storytellers 2012 – Darjeeling
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
Posted in Cultural heritage, Customs, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Storytelling
Tagged Kiranti, Lepcha, Naga
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Conserving the forests and protecting the livelihood of semi-nomadic tribal communities – West Bengal
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
Posted in Community facilities, Democracy, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Organizations, Quotes
Tagged Dhimal, Garo, Lepcha, Limbu, Mech, Rava
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The Great Story-Wall Project – storytelling tour across India
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
Posted in Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Education and literacy, Media portrayal, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling
Tagged Apatani, Bhutia, Gurung, Lepcha, Limboo, Limbu, Mayeti, Paniyar, Potwa, Rai
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