Tribal Tales of Tripura
Tribal Tales of Tripura
Tribals of Tripura – culture, traditions, and culture. Tripura has a rich cultural heritage of 19 different tribal communities. These communities are - Tripura/Tripuri, Riang, Jamatia, Noatia, Uchai, Chakma, Mog, Lushai, Kuki, Halam, Munda, Kaur, Orang, Santal, Bhil, Bhutia, Chaimal, Garo, Khasia, and Lepcha. Each community has its own unique culture including its own dance forms which are famous …Social links:
Ep-8 Reang Community
This episode will be about the Arakan connection of the tribe, their lifestyle and culture. Importance of ‘Sangrai Festival’ in their culture and this form of dance was performed in the Republic day parade in 2018. An expert will be there to talk about some interesting facts about this tribe.
21:12
Ep- 7 Noatia Community
This will talk the Lushai clan AKA the Mizo’s, their main concentration in tripura. Also talks about their religious beliefs and their cultural folk art form’ Cheraw dance’. An expert will further talk about some interesting and unknown detail of this particular clan.
14:09
Ep-6 Mog Community
This episode talks about the origin of this tribe, their rich musical heritage, their own instruments such as drums and others. Expert will be on board to talk about the importance of pumpkin in their ‘Wangala Festival’.
11:39
Ep-5 Lushai Community
This episode talks about their spiritual belief and also the story behind the name of this tribe by Twipra Maharaja. How they still stick to their customary laws before any marriage alliance. Expert will be there to give a proper understanding about their cultural similarities with other tribes.
09:50
Ep-4 Jamatia Community
This episode is about the origination of The Chakma’s in tripura, how they evolved, their culture, also talks about the linguistic similarities with Bengali language. An expert will be there to talk about their folk art form ‘bizu dance’, cuisine and overall tribal clan.
15:35
Ep-3 Halam Community
This episode gives an overview about their connection with the royal army of Tripura kingdom. Also describes what ‘hoda akra’ means? An expert will be throwing light on the Jamatia clans about their belief in sakti cult and vaishnavism, traditional folk culture like drama and other dances of kok …
19:30
Ep-2 Garo Community
This episode is dedicated to the 2nd largest tribal community of the state. Also describes how ‘KAUBRU’ being their original language, ‘KOK-BOROK’ is spoken by them. An expert will be on board for a better understanding of the linguistic and cultural similarities.
09:48
Ep-1 Chakma Community
This episode talks about the most dominant tribal community of the state. Also tells the story behind the infamous folk art form ‘Lebang Bumani’. Will also have an expert who will further give an overview of their origin, language, cultural evolution and heritage and slowly disappearing delicacy …
14:59
Teaser
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