Tip: the end of this video is not to be missed for its humorous approach to a serious issue!
Southern region – Southern Zonal Council
“Southern Zonal Council, comprising the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry” – Government of India in “Zonal Councils – Genesis” (accessed 3 April 2021)
http://interstatecouncil.nic.in/genesis/
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?page_id=20801
Zonal Cultural Centres
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=13904
Marketing authentic tribal artefacts in cooperation with tribal craftsmen from every State in India – Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED)
Handicrafts and tribal arts’ enthusiasts will soon have much to cheer about. Coimbatore will soon get the 30 exclusive ‘Tribes India’ showroom that will offer a variety of tribal arts, crafts, and other products from all over India. […] Inking a memorandum of understanding with TNAU, the Managing Director said the showrooms in other parts … Read more
Sustaining a linguistic heritage: The Bagatha language and alphabet explained on Omniglot – Andhra Pradesh & Odisha
To view the script for Bagatha devised by Professor Prasanna Sree, click here >> Bagatha is spoken in the Paderu, Sujanakota, Karakapalli, Tajangi, Devarapalli and Peddavalasa hills in India by the Bagatha, also called Bhakta, Bhagada, Bogatha and Bhagatha, a Scheduled Tribe numbering 87,994, according to the 1981 Census.. Being expert archers, the Bagatha served the … Read more
Vayali’s Bamboo Orchestra: Reinventing the ancient tradition – Kerala
How many of Kerala’s many musical instruments are made out of bamboo? The flute, which is a part of the classical music tradition in India, is the most popular bamboo musical instrument in the country. Not many know, however, that the versatile bamboo has produced several other musical instruments that have been part of Kerala’s … Read more
Adivasi song from Gudalur valley – Tamil Nadu
The music of Thudi (drum) and the Cheenam (wind instrument) is accompanied by dancing. The music is interrupted by extempore stories, where the dancers make fun of each other. CD: Putheri – Songs of the Adivasi (Track 8) © Adivasi Munnetra Sangam Gudalur Viswa Bharati Vidyodaya TrustThottamoolaGudalur – 643212The NilgirisTamil NaduIndia www.adivasi.net/vidyodaya.php To get a … Read more