YMCA holds tribal fashion show

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 9

Adorning traditional attires, diverse tribes from different states showcased their unique fashion at a distinct Tribal Fashion Show organised by New Delhi YMCA at its campus today.

Twenty-five pairs walked on the ramp, displaying traditional costumes of their respective tribes from across the country. The focus was on the traditional attire of the participants, coming from diverse tribes such as Toda in Tamil Nadu, Kharia, Munda, Santhal in Jharkhand, Gorkha, Thadou and Zelliangrong and Lothar Tribe from Nagaland. A packed house of about 1,000 spectators enjoyed the rich culture of India.

“The fashion show was a new feature added to the Tribal Festival this year and I am happy that it has proved a grand success,” said Norris Pritam, chairman of the Programme and Tribal Committee of New Delhi YMCA. The fashion show was conducted by Jessica Dhan, Rashmi Baghe, Paul Soreng and Alistair Soreng.

Jovial Vaghela, president, New Delhi YMCA, said they would soon organise a similar festival in the Andamans Islands where YMCA has signed an MoU with an NGO. Besides showcasing their traditional music and dance, the participants had also put up stalls selling traditional food.