Verging on extinction – this is the
scenario for many of the world’s ancient tribes along with their traditions and
cultures. Yet many of these tribes have much to offer today’s modern mainstream
world. The Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya is one such tribe.
'Plight Of The Khasi Tribe'
In this high tech material world we have
created (we live in today) there is now a great emphasis for us all to generate
more consideration for the environment.
But this is not a new phenomenon. Some
‘lesser’ mortals have been dependent on the environment for their
sustainability for generations. Their lifestyle has been one of harmonising
with nature
Meghalaya is one of India’s
youngest states only coming into fruition in 1972 and at this point in time
gave this states major tribes their own tribal lands - the Garos, the Jantia,
and the largest tribe the Khasi.
Relying on nature and the environment for
their sustainability over the generations the Khasi people have learnt how to
work with, and use nature and the environment - not destructively, but in a
sustainable way. Passing this knowledge on down through the generations.
In relative terms many areas of Meghalaya
are unspoilt – mountains still covered with a variety of trees and vegetation
through which many crystal clear rivers and streams flow, and where a vast
variety of flora and fauna thrives - nature at its best. The question is how
long will this last in our ‘modern’ world.
Possibly the best chance is if left to
tribes people like the Khasi
For many of the Khasi tribe their very
existence is harmonising with nature and for them the material world means far
less.
There is a great deal that the ‘modern’
mainstream world can learn and benefit from these people’s bountiful ancient
traditional knowledge.
By no means should these traditional tribes
be dismissed and forgotten.
But there is great concern amongst the
Khasi about the demise of their ancient traditions and culture particularly
those concerning the environment, health, language and possibly one of the most
important, the Elders.
Aspects covered in 'Plight Of The
Khasi Tribe' include:
The lifestyle of the Khasi people
What instigated the 'Plight of the
KhasiTribe'
Are they working to rekindle their ancient
traditions and culture.
What are the views of the younger
generation.
This subject has been covered in depth and
has input from Khasi people involved in an variety of activities concerning the
'Plight of the KhasiTribe'.
First hand input regards rural Khasi lifestyle
offers an interesting insight of these proud Khasi people..
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of the Khasi Tribe' to listen to audio extracts.
This subject, 'Plight of the Khasi
Tribe' has been covered in depth and has input from people involved -
Snake Charmers and conservationists.
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