Dhimsa, Kinnauri artistes dance to standing ovation

  • | Tuesday | 20th November, 2018

"We were witness to an unparalleled showcase of tribal art and craft and also met some outstanding practitioners in the field of tribal medicine. Jamshedpur: Keeping in tune with its practice of ending the tribal conclave on a high note, the 2018 edition of Samvaad on Monday witnessed some incredible on-stage performance at Gopal Maidan on its last day.Two unique dance performances - Dhimsa and Kinnauri - electrified the stage with a chunk of the audience giving a standing ovation to the artistes for their mesmerizing show. Besides, the experience of a rich musical and cultural heritage of the tribal India has left us overwhelming," said 47-year-old Dharm Oraon, a Steel City resident, who was at the venue with his family for all five days to watch the mega event. Dhimsa is a unique group folk dance by the Pradhan tribe of Telangana and so Kinnauri by the Kinnauri tribals from Himachal Pradesh Besides, Incredible Trends, where young men and women of indigenous communities walked the ramp flaunting traditional attires and artefacts, was watched with excitement by one and all.Earlier in the day, tribal intellects congregated at the Tribal Cultural Society office to discuss and formulate a road map on peace building and conflict resolution. The event witnessed some inspirational stories and experiences from the participants on the crucial issues.Fostering a shared perspective on coming together for social change, the intellects concluded that society at large has to collaborate to attain the goal of total empowerment of the deprived tribal community.Over 1600 delegates from 25 states and about a dozen countries participated in the Samvaad, apparently making it a global conclave of the tribals this year.During the five-day event, around 230 participants from various tribal communities showcased their handicraft, put up stalls on traditional healing techniques and prepared recipes unique to their respective tribes.

Jamshedpur: Keeping in tune with its practice of ending the tribal conclave on a high note, the 2018 edition of Samvaad on Monday witnessed some incredible on-stage performance at Gopal Maidan on its last day.Two unique dance performances - Dhimsa and Kinnauri - electrified the stage with a chunk of the audience giving a standing ovation to the artistes for their mesmerizing show. Dhimsa is a unique group folk dance by the Pradhan tribe of Telangana and so Kinnauri by the Kinnauri tribals from Himachal Pradesh Besides, Incredible Trends, where young men and women of indigenous communities walked the ramp flaunting traditional attires and artefacts, was watched with excitement by one and all.Earlier in the day, tribal intellects congregated at the Tribal Cultural Society office to discuss and formulate a road map on peace building and conflict resolution. The event witnessed some inspirational stories and experiences from the participants on the crucial issues.Fostering a shared perspective on coming together for social change, the intellects concluded that society at large has to collaborate to attain the goal of total empowerment of the deprived tribal community.Over 1600 delegates from 25 states and about a dozen countries participated in the Samvaad, apparently making it a global conclave of the tribals this year.During the five-day event, around 230 participants from various tribal communities showcased their handicraft, put up stalls on traditional healing techniques and prepared recipes unique to their respective tribes."We were witness to an unparalleled showcase of tribal art and craft and also met some outstanding practitioners in the field of tribal medicine. Besides, the experience of a rich musical and cultural heritage of the tribal India has left us overwhelming," said 47-year-old Dharm Oraon, a Steel City resident, who was at the venue with his family for all five days to watch the mega event.

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