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Providing unique learning experiences: the family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center of the National Museum of the American Indian – Washington DC
Open every day, the interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides visitors of all ages with a multitude of unique learning experiences. Native peoples have always used the natural environments around them to meet their needs, and today many of their … Continue reading
Santal creation myth in “Painted Songs”: an exhibition and publication on Bengali picture-scroll traditions – Zurich (Switzerland)
A major exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich provides new insights into the impact of modernity on India’s rural communities: Exhibition: ”Rollenspiel und Bildgesang: Geschichte und Geschichten bengalischer Bildrollen” 1.9.2012 to 3.3.2013 - information in German More information: ARNOLDSCHE Art … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Games and leisure time, History, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Museum collections - general, Musicology, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Tribal culture worldwide, Women
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The joys of African storytelling by Cameron Duodu – Ghana
I just can’t remember what it is. And the more I try to remember it, the more disconcerted I become, because if I should forget anything at all from my childhood, it shouldn’t be that! For storytelling was central to … Continue reading
Festivals offer women the freedom to dance and play games – Goa
In Goa, India, tribal women celebrate a religious festival with dancing and games. In his video today, Devidas shows us the sparkle that fun, games and dancing bring to the tribal women of his community. Read more >> By VideoVolunteers Source: … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Customs, Games and leisure time, Music and dance, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Suggest a resource, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals
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Mahatma Gandhi’s educational initiative for tribal areas facing serious neglect – Gujarat
KapilDave, Indian Express, Gandhinagar, Sun Apr 08 2012 Ashram Shalas, residential schools for tribals in rural areas promoted by Mahatma Gandhi to spread education and spirit of freedom in the rural and tribal areas of the state, now seem to … Continue reading
Forest dwellers and beasts – a hunting scene in the Mahabharata (Sakuntala narrative)
And in this wood, which teemed with herds or deer and beasts of prey that stalk the forest, Duhsanta, tiger among men, with retainers, escort, and mounts wrought havoc, killing game of many kinds. Many families of tigers he laid … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Elephant, Games and leisure time, Literature and bibliographies, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Tiger
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Support for tribal youths telling their own story on 9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Tell your own story in time for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on 9 August | read more >> The foundation Tribal Cultural Heritage in India is committed to Showcasing new initiatives in education. Understanding and appreciating tribal culture better will benefit young people from all … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Education and literacy, Games and leisure time, Health and nutrition, History, Homes and utensils, Media portrayal, Music and dance, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Suggest a resource, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal elders, Websites by tribal communities, Worship and rituals
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Tighter regulations for visits by foreign tourists and researchers – Odisha (Orissa)
Prafulla Das, The Hindu, BHUBANESWAR, February 25, 2012 The Odisha government on Saturday announced its decision to regulate the visit of foreign tourists and researchers to areas inhabited by vulnerable tribal groups such as Bondas, Dongria Kondhas and other such … Continue reading
Quality education and health for children from marginalized families – AID India, Eureka Child and Asha (Tamil Nadu)
Association for India’s Development (AID) is a volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. In solidarity with non-violent people’s struggles, AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, … Continue reading
The city’s late discovery of the forest – art camp at Kallar (Kerala)
The Hindu, METRO PLUS, September 8, 2011 ART CAMP ‘The Bridge,’ organised by Gowry Art Institute at Kallar, provided a forum for creative individuals from all walks of life to synergise their thoughts on the arts [...] Artist Sajitha Shankar’s Gowry … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Games and leisure time, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Poetry, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Tourism, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women
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Vacationing in a responsible and compassionate manner – Wayanad (Kerala)
Life & Style » Kids May 3, 2010 Holiday amidst nature JIBY KATTAKAYAM Holiday at the Priyadarshini Tea Estate at Mananthavady to escape the summer sun. [...] For the tribes The Priyadarshini Tea Estate was begun as a cooperative society … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Games and leisure time, Government of India, Homes and utensils, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Organizations, Press snippets, Rural poverty, Tourism
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Preserve tribal art with the help of digital media: Adivasi Arts Trust – Chhattisgarh
By Rohan Swamy, Thu Mar 31 2011 “The whole idea of getting involved with the various Adivasi tribes of India is to showcase their art to the world through the medium of animation. This is why the Adivasi Arts Trust … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, Education and literacy, Elephant, Games and leisure time, Globalization, Media portrayal, Modernity, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Tribal culture worldwide
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National Crafts Museum – New Delhi
National Crafts Museum New Delhi Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Pragati Maidan Bhairon Road New Delhi http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in Madhubani tribal art 2010 stamp Introduction The institution of the museum, aimed at housing objects of antiquity, is of Western origin. Indians themselves … Continue reading
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Seraikella Chhau Dance – West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand
The Seraikella Chhau is one of the three Chhau dance forms prevailing in Eastern India, in the states of West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand. This dance form based on the martial arts incorporates the Veera Rasa of the Indian dramatic … Continue reading
Nagpuri harvest songs and instrumental music – Jharkhand
The men of the Nagpuri community and Southern cultures perform the Mardani Jhumur dance after the harvest. The musical accompaniments include the Shenai, Dhol, Kara, Nakara, Jhanj and Kartal. Like the Paika Dance, the Mardana Jhumur Dance is also a … Continue reading
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Munda martial arts – Jharkhand
The Munda community of Jharkhand performs the Paika Dance. It is a stylized representation of the rituals connected with the preparations of war. The dancers hold bows, arrows, spears, swords and shields and the dance is, in fact a stylized … Continue reading
Posted in Colonial policies, Games and leisure time, Government of India, History, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes
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Stories behind the masks – Santhal scroll depicting a VIP visit
Shailaja Tripathi, The Hindu, NEW DELHI, November 4, 2010 An exhibition in New Delhi that gives a glimpse of diverse storytelling traditions in India. IGNCA lay enveloped in an eerie silence during the mega cultural festival held during the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Games and leisure time, History, Misconceptions, Modernity, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Press snippets, Puppetry, Revival of traditions, Storytelling
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Media and literacy support programme
Objective The Tribal Cultural Heritage in India Foundation assists educational institutions and cultural organizations in their efforts to provide learners, volunteers, teachers and members of rural communities with publications from reputed publishers. The following categories will be considered: expertise in strengthening … Continue reading