Seasons & festivals

“Our boys and girls get an opportunity to set their eyes upon each other during the dance of the Dandari. They also get to interact a little before they can mutually agree to take the matter to the next step. […] As per our customs and traditions the youngsters enjoy liberty in many aspects. It is rare that a selection made during the Dandari-Ghusadi [dance festival] phase gets cancelled.” – Patel of Bandeyer Atram Sone Rao (Telangana), quoted in “Adivasis dance their way to a girl’s heart” (The Hindu, 29 October 2016)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/Adivasis-dance-their-way-to-a-girl’s-heart/article16085049.ece
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“Miss India indigenous” (Adivasi Moolvasi Janjatiya Miss India): India’s first indigenous beauty pageant by progressive tribal women – Jharkhand

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Source: Tribal women walk the ramp in Jharkhand to break stereotypes by Manoj Choudhary, Hindustan Times 16 April 2017Address: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tribal-women-walk-the-ramp-in-jharkhand-to-break-stereotypes/story-h8FondLK9su819qFff8cqJ.htmlDate Visited: Mon Aug 07 2017 16:15:46 GMT+0200 (CEST) [Bold typeface added above for emphasis] Tip: For up-to-date information on any of the above topics and persons, use the search window seen below  (e.g. “All India Santhali Film Association”, … Read more

Tip | Understanding the social and cultural context for India’s tribal communities – Facts & news roundup

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Source: Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource DevelopmentAddress: http://mhrd.gov.in/Date Visited: Mon Sep 11 2017 19:36:35 GMT+0200 (CEST) The disadvantage faced by girls and children belonging to Scheduled Cast and Scheduled tribes has its basis cultural and traditional factors as well as social discrimination at the school. | To read the full report, click here >> … Read more

A young state committed to the development of its tribal communities – Telangana

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About Telangana Tribals After the formation of the new State of Telangana on the 2ndJune, 2014, the State Government has attached top-most priority for the development of Scheduled Tribe population in the State, which accounts for 9.34 per cent of the total population (as per 2011 census), which is significantly higher compared to the percentage … Read more

A day to “share the full story”: Indigenous Peoples Day on Turtle Island – United States

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Today across Turtle Island (also known as the United States), millions are celebrating the resiliency within themselves and within their communities. They are celebrating and honoring those that came before them and those that will come after them. They are celebrating perseverance and determination. They are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day.As of this year 19 cities … Read more

Video | The Baikho festival of the Rabha tribe: “A wonderful legacy of vibrant culture, traditions and rituals” – Assam

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Assam: Baikho festival highlights vibrant culture of Rabha tribe in Goalpara | To view the Times of India video, click here >> The rich tribal culture of India’s northeast region carries a wonderful legacy of vibrant culture, traditions and rituals. The tribes from different states have their own unique lifestyle, colorful customs, languages that stands out exceptional to … Read more