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Shivaratri celebrations by the Kota community in the Nilgiri mountains – Tamil Nadu

View a video and two slideshows taken during Shivaratri, the main annual festival celebtrated by the Kota community Video | Kota women’s dance Video | Kota dance Slideshow | Kota dance and music Slideshow | Kota game More videos, slideshows and background information provided … Continue reading

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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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Maps | Tips for finding video and other contents

The two maps found on this website provide an overview of video contents and other information. Some useful tips for better viewing are seen here below. Click here to view the maps in full size.

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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

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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

How to save time on editing short video clips for educational purposes? Check these tips >>

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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 >>  

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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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Kota music and dance

The inhabitants of remote Kunda Kotagiri village maintain their own culture centre. This ensures the continuance of their community’s distinct traditions among the educated youth of this village. Such enthusiasm was much in evidence during this unannounced visit which was … Continue reading

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Video | Tribal marriage customs and mass media

Watch a documentary on Santali marriage customs in Jharkhand >>

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Video | Garo agalmaka year cycle ritual

Introduction with map and slideshow  >>

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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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