Tribal artistes present indigenous customs, art
New Delhi, February 4
The New Delhi Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) organised the 31st Tribal Festival on its campus on Sunday.
Tribes from across the country converged to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. The festival was organised by the Department of Programme Cultural and Tribal Affairs of the YMCA.
The festival served as a vibrant platform for indigenous communities to showcase their unique customs, music, dance, and crafts.
The festival held a diverse array of performances from the rhythmic beats of traditional drumming to the graceful movements of tribal dancers adorned in vibrant attires.
Grace, a college student who attended the event, said, “The festival provides tribes an opportunity to showcase their unique culture through their performances. This is like a bond that we share between us.”
Spectators were mesmerized as performers transported them to distant lands through songs and dances.
“The different kinds of food served in the festival is a hit here. All the visitors should try foods of different tribes,” said Vinay Tirkey.
Visitors also explored various stalls showcasing indigenous art and craft articles, and food items from diverse regions of the country. “The festival also provides a platform for dialogue and exchange with people of different tribes. We get to explore and know about them as they get to know about us,” said Asim Kacchap.
The first edition of the tribal festival in the capital was held in February 7, 1993, which had over 3,000 participants and since then it has become an annual feature of the association.
