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“The greatness of the tribes lies in the fact that they have managed to retain their primal and natural simplicity” : Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu
India
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New Delhi, February 11, 2021 :
It was a riot of colours at the Dilli Haat, New Delhi where the fortnight-long National Tribal Festival, the Aadi Mahotsav was kicked off. Showcasing the proud identity and culture of the tribal people, the place was abuzz with life and provided a glimpse into the rich, artistic tribal traditions. A fact acknowledged by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, when he inaugurated the festival and went around the various stalls on display. Speaking on the occasion, he said that “the greatness of the tribes lies in the fact that they have managed to retain their primal and natural simplicity”, he said and underlined that this quality gives their arts and crafts a timeless appeal. The earthy and natural tribal handicraft instantly touches a primal instinct in all of us and hence any loss of tribal culture would be an irreparable loss to humanity.”
Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri S. Subramanyam, Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Shri R.C. Meena, Chairman, TRIFED and Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
With more than 200 stalls from across the country and about 1000 artisans with their unique stories participating, the Aadi Mahotsav, an annual tribal festival organised by TRIFED is a way to draw the Adivasis into the mainstream and give them a chance to display their unique and range of products to a larger audience. It is also a platform for the tribal artisans and Van Dhan suppliers to forge links with other artisans and market drivers. For the residents of the capital city, the urban audiences, it is an opportunity to learn more about the natural ways of the Adivasis and imbibe their simplicity.
Beautiful handcrafted jewellery from the North-east and of the inimitable Dokra style, fine weaves and textiles, silks, such as Maheshwari, Eri, Karvathi Kathi silk sarees, Tassar silks, and Pashmina shawls; wares such as Moonj Grass basketry and blue pottery from Jaipur, paintings and a wide range of products will all be available at one place. Food and forest products, heritage textiles and naturals will all be on display and sale at the festival. Visitors to this festival can also sample Adi vyanjan, simple yet tasty fares from tribal India such as thapdi roti, madwa roti, litti chokha, mahua laddu, sabudana vada, and Adivasi laddu to name a few and enjoy vibrant dance and music performances at the venue.
The Aadi Mahotsav- A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and Commerce is on at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi till the 15th February, 2020 from 11 am to 9 pm.
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