Samvaad 2014

Samvaad - A Tribal Conclave witnessed a grand opening today. Mr T V Narendran, MD, Tata Steel dedicated the event to the tribals of India. A conglomeration of 2000 plus tribal artists, thought leaders, eminent personalities and activists celebrated the momentous occasion.

Highlights:

• Obeisance to Birsa Munda by the Birsayat people
• Prayer in Ho by Ho teachers & Students
• Prayer in Santhali by Durga Prasad Murmu
• Welcome Address by Mr Biren Bhuta , Chief, CSR, Tata Steel
• Talk on Birsa Munda by Fr Alex Ekka, Director, XISS, Ranchi
• Address by T V Narendran, MD, Tata Steel
• 101 Nagaras (Jharkhand and Odisha)
• Bison Horn Madia dance (Chhattisgarh)
• Dance by Changpas from Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir)
• Dance by the Paniyan tribe (Kerala)
• Bagarumba dance (Assam)
• Handicrafts exhibition

Day-2 at 'Samvaad' witnessed stimulating panel discussions, documentary screenings and cultural performances. The panel discussions were on 'Tribal livelihood' and 'Particularly vulnerable tribal groups' (PVTG) at the two auditoriums, Manthan and Chintan respectively. Hundreds thronged Bioscope to enjoy documentary films on tribal cultural heritage. The day also included a series of cultural performances by various tribes.

Highlights:

• Panel discussion on "Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups" moderated by Dr. Premananda Panda
• Panel discussion on "Tribal Livelihoods" moderated by Sanjiv Phansalkar
• Talk by Jawaharlal Handoo on Tribal folklore
• Documentary screenings on
  • The Lost Water
  • Voices from the forest India
  • Banam
  • Johar – Welcome to Our World
  • Songs of Mashangva
• Dapon – Theatre group of the dwarves of the Rabha tribe (Assam)
• Munda dance by Rumbul group (Jharkhand)
• Hojagiri dance of the Reangs (Tripura)
• Changi dance by the Juangs (Odisha)
• Dance of the Lanjia Sauaras (Odisha)
• Dance of the Baigas (Madhya Pradesh)
• Dance of the Korkus (Madhya Pradesh)
• Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi Festival Dance of the Singphos (Arunachal Pradesh)
• Dance of the Dongaria Kondhs (Odisha)
• Paika warrior dance (Jharkhand)
• Handicrafts exhibition

The day was marked by panel discussions at the two auditoriums, Manthan and Chintan with eminent panelists sharing insights on issues related to ‘Tribal Medicinal Systems’ and ‘Tribal Perspectives on Development’ respectively. Three documentary films on Tribal Culture were showcased at Bioscope followed by a series of tribal performances.

Highlights:

• Panel discussion on "Tribal Perspectives on Development” moderated by Dr S Parasuraman
• Panel discussion on "Tribal Medicinal Systems” moderated by Vasavi Kiro
• Documentary screenings on
  • Ulgulan - Ek Kranti
  • Songs of The Blue Hills
  • Pangi ke Pangwal
• Strings Unplugged - Banam orchestra (Jharkhand)
• Cheraw dance of the Mizos (Mizoram)
• Kiho dance of the Chik Badaik tribe (Jharkhand)
• Dance of the Kurumbas (Tamil Nadu)
• Dance of the Murias (Chhattisgarh)
• Dance of the Koyas (Andhra Pradesh)
• Dance of the Kherwars (Jharkhand)
• Ho dance (Odisha)
• Rekhampada dance of the Nyishis (Arunachal Pradesh)
• Handicrafts exhibition

'Samvaad' - A 4-day Tribal Conclave concluded today. The conclave struck chord with the audience and proved to be a promising platform for the cause of tribals in India. The conclave received positive response and active participation from tribals, thought leaders, activists from more than 40 different tribes from across 19 states in the country.

The concluding day of Samvaad witnessed yet another set of engrossing panel discussions, inspiring documentary films screening and captivating cultural performances.

Highlights:

• Panel Discussion on 'Tribals and Protection of Natural Habitat' moderated by Dr Felix Padel
• Panel Discussion on 'Tribal Languages' moderated by Tejaswi Kattimani
• Round Table on 'Tribal Women' moderated by Shikha Trivedi
• Documentary screening on:
  • Please Don't Beat Me, Sir!
  • Setu
  • Veer Binjhwar
  • Birth 1871
• Cultural Performances -
  • Music of the Tuila (Jharkhand)
  • Dance of the Manipuris (Manipur)
  • Dance of the Khadias (Jharkhand)
  • Dance of the Warlis (Maharashtra)
  • Mopin festival dance of the Galos (Aruncahal Pradesh)
  • Dance of the Oraons (Jharkhand)
  • Dance of the Kondareddy (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Thuvu Shele Pheta or the chicken dance of the Chakesangs (Nagaland)