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Documentation of tribal music of India by Bhasha and Adivasi Academy, Tejgadh – Gujarat
Times of India, Nov 6, 2011 VADODARA: Now, you will be able to peep into the life of tribals and even hum some of their songs. The Bhasha Research and Publication Centre (BRPC), which has taken up a project for … Continue reading
Posted in Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Museum collections - India, Music and dance, Musicology, Names and communities, Performing arts, Press snippets, Resources, Seasons and festivals, Women
Tagged Charan, Rathwa
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Video | 2012 tribal festival at the Central University of Jharkhand campus
Posted in Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, Fashion, Maps, Media portrayal, Modernity, Music and dance, Performing arts, Seasons and festivals, Video resources - external
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JAGWAR Santal Literary Meet 2013 (23-24 January): Johar HRD Centre, Dumka – Jharkhand
View a slideshow Press coverage Report SANTAL ONOLIA HELMEL 2013 Introduction: For centuries, a large proportion of India’s rich literary heritage was conserved in oral form in the tribal/ indigenous/ adivasi languages of India. After these tribal languages were reduced … Continue reading
Posted in Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Poetry, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Women
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Biodiversity expo Bangalore features tribal culture and organic bazaar – Karntataka
The Hindu, BANGALORE, December 9, 2012 This is the first major expo being held in the country during the ongoing United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020, according to its organisers. Even as public and private stakeholders start debating national and global … Continue reading
Night’s End – play about the tiger, forests, and human survival – Tamil Nadu
The Hindu, Chennai, December 4, 2012 A play about the tiger, forests, and human survival, Night’s End, a JustUs Repertory production is presented by SS International and supported by Kalakshetra. Written and directed by Gowri Ramnarayan, the play features Sheejith Krishna … Continue reading
Posted in De- and re-tribalisation, Ecology and environment, Modernity, Performing arts, Press snippets, Tiger, Tourism
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Video | Vayali Folklore Group – Nepal Film Fest documentary
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Dress and ornaments, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Music and dance, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Tribal elders, Video resources - external
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A festival to celebrate knowledge treasure of the tribal world (8-10 Nov 2012) – Jharkhand
The three days event will organize seminar, creative writers, poets and Documentary/Feature Film makers’ meet; cultural performances, Fusion, and Fashion show. The event will showcase Painting, Book and Weaving Exhibitions, and Corporate Social Responsibilities and will rejoice delights of ethnic foods as … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Fashion, Health and nutrition, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Seasons and festivals
Tagged Munda, Oraon, Santal
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Collaborative workshops and showcasing storytelling traditions during the 3-day Festival of Indigenous Storytellers 2012 – Darjeeling
The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, Darjeeling 2012 The 3rd Confluence, Festival of Indigenous Storytellers, 2012 is being organised at Darjeeling and we cordially invite all those who love storytelling and find in it a window to understand the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural heritage, Customs, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling
Tagged Kiranti, Lepcha, Naga
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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
Creative sector – an organic agency for human development and sustainability
Sharada Ramanathan, The Hindu, June 5, 2012 India must pay more attention to its creative industries not just for the profits they generate but as enablers of sustainable human development The Copyright Act (Amendment) Bill, 2012 passed recently by Parliament, is … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Globalization, Government of India, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Organizations, Performing arts, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty, Tourism, Women
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Indian Folklife article index – indianfolklore.org
Indian Folklife articles and authors Browse the Title Index >> Search page >> Indian Folklife publishes original and unpublished research papers, and announcements in the discipline of Folklore. Indian Folklife is published quarterly by India’s National Folklore Support Centre. Request for … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, Ecology and environment, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Social conventions, Tribal culture worldwide, Women, Worship and rituals
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Impact of public presentations of Adivasi (Santal) music – West Bengal
Adivasi music and the public stage By Jayasri Banerjee - 2009 – Read or download the full article here >> These days, no festival or utsav is considered complete without some sort of folk music or dance. The idea of presenting the music … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Performing arts, Quotes
Tagged Santal
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Celebrating movement in peace and togetherness: Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed – West Bengal
Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed Girish Bhavan 42A, Thakurhat Road Post : Badu, Kolkata 700 128 West Bengal India Email: janasanskriti@gmail.com Website: www.janasanskriti.org ℡ 00 91 33 2526 4540 / 00 91 33 6500 4941 Tax exemption under … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Community facilities, Customs, Democracy, Education and literacy, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Women
Tagged Katkari
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Adivasi Academy & Museum of Adivasi Voice at Tejgadh – Gujarat
The Adivasi Academy & Museum of Adivasi Voice Mandaar At and Post. Tejgadh Taluka: Chhota Udepur Vadodara 391 156 India Executive Director Mr. Atul Garg Email: atulgarg.bhasha@gmail.com The Adivasi Academy is established to create a unique educational environment for the study of tribal … Continue reading
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Filmmakers’ interest in tribal culture and biodiversity – communication between Mexico and Jharkhand
SANTOSH K. KIRO, The Telegraph, Friday, March 23 , 2012 A Mexican wave of empathy – Tribal culture strikes a chord with filmmaker couple One may be forgiven for asking “hom what?” But Mexican filmmaker couple Francesco Taboada Tabone and Fernanda … Continue reading
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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Video | Mallika Sarabhai on the power of art – storytelling for a cause
Click here to watch her TED-talk on the power of storytelling for a social cause: promoting social justice and counteracting misconceptions on vulnerable groups and communities. Her presentation also demonstrates how to reach “elite” audiences otherwise disinclined to face serious issues – the … Continue reading →