The city people are witnessing the life style of Ho tribe of Mayurbhanj, Gond of Nabarangpur, Bhumij of Nilagiri, Santala and Oram from Baripada and Sundargarh in the Adivasi Ground here where the Adivasi Mela is underway.
life style of Ho tribe of Karanjia, their presiding deity and agriculture have been showcased. Replicas of their folk dance 'Maghe Parabara Nacha' also got exhibited in the fair. Their unique culture and tradition continued to mesmerize the onlookers.
Rubber and honey plantation projects undertaken by the tribe were also displayed. Besides, the tribe's education system, transportation, health care facility and economic condition also got a clear presentation in the fair, said Bijay Kumar Sahoo, an ITDA official.
Gond tribe of Nabarangpur has showcased its life style through a replica of Gond house. Their agrarian life and farming tools and implements, including Dhinki, also got a place for the people to behold and enjoy.
Tribes from Gajapati district showcased instruments of entertainment, sword, bow and arrow they use for their protection. A vegetable lau (bottle gourd) was also displayed there. They call it 'Danki lau.'
They use the dried outer covering of the vegetable to drink tadi (wine). Another tribe Bathudi of Kaptipada showcased its housing pattern and cattle shed etc. Their God 'Badam' and folk dance 'Changu Nacha' have also been displayed.
City people can also relish taste of pickle, Badi, Papad and Arisa Pitha prepared by the tribals, besides different types of pulses, turmeric, mango and pudina juices.
Most attractive part of the Mela is the tribal home décor items, made up of metal, wood, stone and other materials. Other materials like hand woven bed sheets, bed covers, table cloths, curtains and dress materials are also available.
Brass tribal paintings from Rs 250 to Rs 1,400 are also available at the kiosks. In the fair, great rush is noticed in the food court of the tribes, particularly stalls selling mudhi mansa (mutton curry with puffed rice). The 15-day long fair will conclude on February 9.