The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a special programme to commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, bringing together around 100 students from 20 CBSE schools across Dubai and the Northern Emirates of the UAE.
The programme paid tribute to the contributions of India's tribal communities to the country's history, freedom struggle and cultural heritage.
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Around 100 students participated in the Dubai programme.
Students represented 20 CBSE schools across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
A speech competition highlighted tribal freedom fighters.
Winners were felicitated by the Consul General.
Six artists conducted a hands-on Sohrai Art workshop.
Students participated in a speech competition, presenting the contributions of tribal freedom fighters through speeches and traditional attire. The winners were felicitated by the Consul General.
The event also featured a hands-on workshop on Sohrai Art, a traditional tribal painting form practised by communities in Jharkhand. Six artists from UMSS Fine Arts and Fashion Academy, Abu Dhabi, under the banner of Kalashakthi, guided the students during the workshop.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, also known as Tribal Pride Day, is observed across India on November 15 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonial leader. The observance honours the contributions of tribal communities and freedom fighters to India's history and cultural heritage.
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The programme introduced students in the UAE to India's tribal history, freedom movement and traditional art forms, providing an opportunity to understand and appreciate the country's cultural heritage.
