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Video | A workshop for tribal children by Balu Diwa – Warli artist from Maharashtra
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Video | A conversation with Pradeep Marawi – Gondi artist from Bhopal
Pradeep Marawi belongs to the Gond community and is a practising Gondi artist from Bhopal. He and his wife spent a fortnight at the Adivasi Academy to do Gondi painting at the Bhasha Van (Forest of Languages) being created at … Continue reading
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Video | Pottery workshop at Ashadullapur
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Video | Setu “bridge” on Adivasi poet and publisher Jeetendra Vasava belonging to the Narmada region – Gujarat
The clip is called Setu, meaning bridge and features Jeetendra Vasava, a young writer belonging to the Narmada region in south Gujarat. Jeetendra speaks Dehwali, a tribal language spoken in regions of south Gujarat and northern Maharashtra. Jeetendra is a faculty … Continue reading
Video | Santal children learning through video as teaching instrument
Video workshop project organized with pupils of the Rolf Schoembs Vidyashram (RSV) Related posts More about the video workshop RSV School & Museum of Santal Culture
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Video | Adivasi pithora artist Desing Rathwa
The clip opens with a description of Bhasha’s publishing activities and role in Gujarat’s general education system. It features Desing Rathwa, a adivasi pithora artist belonging to Rangpur Sadli Village near the border between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Desing used … Continue reading
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Rural development scheme promises more freedom to “people at the ground level” to make changes
The Centre [Government of India] has decided to modify flagship rural development schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) to suit the needs of naxal-affected districts. While the schemes will be made more flexible, funds allocated to … Continue reading
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Video tips | YouTube uploading and editing online
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Learn more about tribal people living in more than 60 countries across the world – Survival International
150 million tribal people live in more than 60 countries across the world Although their land ownership rights are recognized in international law, they are not properly respected anywhere Source: Tribes & campaigns – Survival International Address : http://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes Date … Continue reading
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Videos on the cultural traditions of the Halakki people (Karnataka)
Watch a series of short videos by Venkatesh Lakshmanan: Jana Padhe Geethe – Halakki drumming A wooden watering utensil Processing grain Grain storage A traditional measuring cup Making halli (seedi) drawings Making rice cakes Suggi Habba celebration Dance during the … Continue reading
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Khasi music and education – how a local tradition secularizes itself
At the Martin Luther Christian University in Shillong, traditional Khasi music is taught as a post-graduate subject. The interview concludes with a brief vocal and instrumental performance by Kerius Wallang. Watch Khasi music and education – how a local tradition secularizes itself >> … Continue reading
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Khasi cultural heritage taught and promoted by Snap Paka
Being rooted in the Seng Khasi movement, members of the “Snap Paka” school ensemble celebrate their culture and religion by playing several music instruments in traditional attire. The thanksgiving festivities of rural communities provide senior musicians with an opportunity to tour the Khasi Hills. Watch Khasi cultural heritage taught and promoted … Continue reading
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Khasi music by Kerius Wallang & film credits
A vocal and instrumental performance by Kerius Wallang accompanies the film credits. Watch Khasi music by Kerius Wallang & film credits >> Khasi musical heritage of Meghalaya – introduction >>
Khasi music and ethos – a tradition relating to nature
The Khasi community’s sense of self-esteem and longing for a life in harmony with nature means that music is taught at a young age. Watch Khasi music and ethos – a tradition relating to nature >> Khasi musical heritage of Meghalaya – introduction … Continue reading
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Khasi music revival – the stories of two young duitara players
Kong Batthimai, a vegetable vendor and singer celebrates music as a source of joy; for her and her community, it is also a means of attaining knowledge and enlightenment … Watch Khasi music revival – the stories of two young duitara … Continue reading
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Khasi music – the resilience of a tradition in an age of globalization
The Jeebon Roy Memorial Creative Arts Akademi has its origins in the Seng Khasi movement which began as a challenge to British domination and now counters the growing influence of western popular music by promoting the region’s cultural heritage. Watch Khasi … Continue reading
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Khasi musical heritage of Meghalaya – introduction
Watch a series of short videos researched and filmed by Gayatri Indira Vijaysimha and Dev Narayan Chaudhuri (Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai). They show young and senior members of the Khasi community who enjoy traditional music for a variety … Continue reading
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Video | Tribal marriage customs and mass media
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Video | Garo agalmaka year cycle ritual
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Video | Garo amarata year cycle ritual
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Video | Garo hearing for a divorce
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Video | Garo jamegapa bringing the harvest in
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