The richness and varied colours of tribal culture were witnessed on the occasion of World Tribal Day celebrated with full spirit by the community members on Tuesday in the State capital. Showing solidarity towards indigenous population on the occasion, a colourful procession was organised under the banner ‘Bharat Munda Samaaj’ from Rajendra Chowk to Albert Ekka Chowk.
From former CM Arjun Munda to JMM working president Hemant Soren — including different tribal community members — dressed in the traditional attire gathered together to mark the occasion, making other community people aware about the rich tribal culture.
Dignitaries danced on the beats of ‘Mandar’ and ‘Nagara’. Traditional Adiwasi dance and various other colourful activities by different groups were organised in Ranchi. A fusion of ethnic spirit with emphasis on nature conservation was also observed on the occasion. Adorning traditional hat and dressed in tribal outfit, Munda emphasised on promoting the tribal culture.
“Community members should not forget about their culture and must come forward to revive the traditions. It has become mandatory to promote the dying tribal language. The occasion must be celebrated with full fervour among on and all,” said the former CM and BJP leaderon the occasion.
Former CM Hemant Soren also participated in the procession and appealed to the State Government including public to conserve the oldest culture.
Vikash Bharti Secretary Ashok Bhagat on the occasion visited littipara block at Pakur and interacted with the people of Primitive Tribe Group (PGT). Members of Adiwasi and Paharia community felicitated Bhagat and made him aware about their present status.
Ranchi University VC Ramesh Kumar Pandey participated in the programme organised by the students of PG Department, Tribal language. “Each one of us must realise the importance of World Tribal Day. The day should not be restricted to just celebrations but creating awareness among the tribal community members — including the members of different section should be the motto behind celebrations. Every individual should try to restore the dying art forms and other tribal activities,” said Pandey.
With the aim to make students aware about the significance of World Tribal Day, different activities were organised at both Government and private schools. Programme like inter house quiz constest, Know your State, skit, drawing and essay writing competition were planned by the school managements to mark the occasion.
Depicting the spirit of tribal community, artists performed on the tunes of tribal music and carried out other activities too at the Ramdayal Munda Auditorium, Hotwar. Few dignitaries also visited Birsa Munda Samadhi Sthal, Kokar to pay tribute to ‘Dharti Aba’ on the occasion.