Documenting the cultural practices of the Dimasa tribe of Barrak valley, Assam

Assam is the face of North-eastern India and its cultural identity. All states of North-eastern India – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura – are connected with this state. It is connected with the neighbouring states with nature, bio-cultural diversity, ethnic identity, linguistic similarity, dress pattern and cuisines. The study area, Dima Hasao (previously known as North Cachar Hills) was taken as the base area for writing brief reports about four Tribes:... Read More

Documenting the cultural practices of the Zeme Naga tribe of Barrak valley, Assam

Assam is the face of North-eastern India and its cultural identity. All states of North-eastern India – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura – are connected with this state. It is connected with the neighbouring states with nature, bio-cultural diversity, ethnic identity, linguistic similarity, dress pattern and cuisines. The study area, Dima Hasao (previously known as North Cachar Hills) was taken as the base area for writing brief reports about four Tribes:... Read More

Documenting the cultural practices of the Hmar tribe of Barrak valley, Assam

Assam is the face of North-eastern India and its cultural identity. All states of North-eastern India – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura – are connected with this state. It is connected with the neighbouring states with nature, bio-cultural diversity, ethnic identity, linguistic similarity, dress pattern and cuisines. The study area, Dima Hasao (previously known as North Cachar Hills) was taken as the base area for writing brief reports about four Tribes:... Read More

Cultural mapping of the Baiga tribe in Madhya Pradesh

The Baigas are a tribal community of central India (M.P). They live in the districts of Balaghat, Dindori, Mandla & Shahdol. For centuries the Baigas have been living in the forest and are regarded as forest dwellers and expert hunters. The Baiga people have a distinctive, culturally rich lifestyle and heritage. Their appearance, clothing and even the way they interact within and outside their community gives them a unique identity. The new and older generation of Baigas coexist and are... Read More