TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 12, 2024: In a two-day celebration of tribal heritage and the legacy of freedom fighter Birsa Munda, the Chhattisgarh government will host Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas — Tribal Pride Day — on November 14 and 15 at the Science College Ground in Raipur. This state-level event will feature vibrant performances by tribal dance troupes from 17 states, with artists from Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Sikkim already arriving to participate.
The celebration will showcase diverse tribal dances, including Adilok dance drama from Arunachal Pradesh, Jhinjhi and Diya dances from Uttarakhand, the Mathuri Janjati dance from Telangana, Rajasthan’s Valar Garasia Gair dance, and the Subba folk dance drama from Sikkim. Alongside these performances, a seminar on tribal pride and a painting exhibition on tribal lifestyle will provide a deeper insight into the rich cultural tapestry of India’s tribal communities.
In addition to Raipur’s events, Union Labor and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will join the Tribal Pride Day festivities in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, on November 13. He is scheduled to arrive at Jashpur’s Agadih Airstrip from Gujarat in the morning, where he will participate in a padyatra (foot march) with My Bharat Youth Volunteers and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. This march celebrates tribal heritage and honors the sacrifices and contributions of tribal leaders in India’s history.
Following his engagement in Jashpur, Dr. Mandaviya will depart for Raipur and then to Delhi, wrapping up a day dedicated to honoring the resilience and cultural wealth of India’s tribal communities.
