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| Sarhul: Festival of Nature |
The beginning of the sowing season, marked by the Sarhul festival, was celebrated in the city today by members of the adivasi communities of Jharkhand..
This is one of the most important festivals of our community. We offer our prayers to the sal trees, which symbolise Mother Nature, for her blessings,? said Vandna Tete, editor of Jharkhandi Bhasha Sahitya sanskriti Akhra. The Sarhul festival also marks the new year for these tribal groups.
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| 31 Mar 2009 - 12:32 by akhra |
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| A rainbow of cultures |
With a view to highlight the vibrant cultural diversity of the Adivasi communities living in different parts of our country, a three-day "Adivasi Cultural Festival" began at the Art Gallery Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on March 12. Organised by Society for Environment and Human Development (SEHD), the festival features vibrant cultural programmes by the Adivasi communities, discussions, photography and painting exhibitions, display of household items, artefacts, tools, handicrafts, clothing and more. A total of 15 ethnic groups -- Santal, Marma, Tangchangya, Khasi, Hajong, Oraon, Chakma, Khyang, Rakhain, Mahale, Bawm, Tripura, Manipuri, Mandi and the Tea Community -- participated at the festival.
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| 18 Mar 2009 - 12:25 by akhra |
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