Indigenous cultures
Indigenous cultures have much to teach us. The rich variety of greetings among the Santal tribe in eastern India is one that is informative and instructive. We present them here…
Birsa Munda Tribal Martyr
Birsa MundaJune 9th marks the death anniversary of Birsa Munda (15 Nov.1875- 9 June 1900) . He belonged to the Munda tribe.Considered the architect of freedom for indigenous people of…
Indigenous Culture
Customary modes of greetings of Santals
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