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		<title>Meeting the Mishmi</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tea gardens outside of Dibrugarh were still cloaked in early morning mist as we drove east toward Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh. In about five hours we would reach our destination and the starting point of our photography tour, the town of Wakro, home to the Mishmi people.The Mishmis are an ethnic group comprised of three tribes, the Idu, the Digaru and the Miju. Racially, all three are from the same stock and are believed to have migrated to India from Tibet and from Burma. With their villages perched in hills beyond the reach of so-called modernizers, the Mishmis maintain time-honored ways and are largely animist, worshiping a number of deities, most of which are connected to elements of nature.Watered by a multitude of springs and streams, the hills and valleys surrounding Wakro are full of orange orchards and fields plump with corn and pumpkins. Entering the village, traditional Mishmi longhouses come into sight. Made of bamboo and raised on posts that are about one meter above ground, domestic animals find shelter directly underneath. Inside, the houses are rustic and cozy, the kitchen fireplace being where family members come together to share meals and stories of the day. Above the hearth, a rectangular wooden frame hangs suspended for the purpose of smoking meat, and bottles filled with pickled chilies and fruits line the windowsills. Life here is simple but rich. We had come to make portraits of the Mishmis who are known for their expertly woven textiles and distinctive adornments. Going through my collection, I am captivated by the beauty and humanity of these gracious people with whom I was so lucky to spend some time.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/meeting-the-mishmi/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/meeting-the-mishmi/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cultural Preservation &ndash; We are in the Picture</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two generations ago, Nagaland, which is situated in the rugged and remote borderland between India and Burma, was an illiterate, animist and polygamous tribal society. But with the arrival of Baptist missionaries, the region underwent a dramatic and irreversible transformation. With anything non-Christian seen as &ldquo;savage&rdquo;, many rituals and arts were forcibly stopped, craft skills lost and the very essence of Naga culture put at risk of being extinguished. Today, all is not yet lost. Just this past July, a team from the Nagaland Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change identified three landscapes with so-called &ldquo;outstanding universal value&rdquo; to be proposed to UNESCO for inclusion in the organization&rsquo;s heritage sites. This is an urgently needed conservation step. Beautiful valleys are one thing. But cultural heritage is something we cannot physically touch, yet which has a major bearing on the way people live. Particularly in a tribal society with no written history, the knowledge carried by the tribe&rsquo;s members that is inherited from previous generations also needs to be protected and preserved. So I turn to photography in my attempt to document this intangible cultural knowledge as it manifests itself in the customs of North East India&rsquo;s tribal communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;My most recent tour to Nagaland took me on the road from Mon to Tuensang and Mokokchung. The going was arduous but just as spectacular, and my thoughts lit up in anticipation. The plan was to photograph villagers dressed in their ceremonial attire and to hear their folk tales about the significance of the dress. And as I did so, I was struck by the ribbon of tradition that runs through them all, tradition that can still be traced back to the time before modernizers and missionaries came. This connecting thread and the subtle variations in clothing and ornaments from tribe to tribe had me gripped with fascination. In short, I have to know more!<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/cultural-preservation-we-are-in-the-picture/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/cultural-preservation-we-are-in-the-picture/</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Five Irresistible Reasons to Visit Ladakh</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0530</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A&nbsp; Photographer&rsquo;s DreamMost of Ladakh lies at an altitude above 3000 meters. Ancient mountains made of granite and deep sea sediment display a striped and surrealistic coloring which, in the absence of forest, is amplified against a dark blue cobalt sky. Deep-hued lakes sparkle like jewels in the arid desert and sinuous rivers flow through craggy gorges, punctuated occasionally by the small green oasis of a village. All this forms a stunning backdrop against which the enchanting faces, dwellings and monasteries of the region are presented, images beckoning to be captured.A Gateway to Outdoor AdventureFed by snow melt from the lofty Tibetan plateau, the mighty Zanskar River unites with the Indus in a dramatic gorge near Nimmu Village in Ladakh. Offering class 3 rapids and views of a canyon lined with rippling layers of rock that formed during the uplift of the Himalayas, a rafting expedition here is a must-try activity. For those geared up to the fitness level required for trekking, Ladakh has many routes that provide spectacular views on their way past tiny hamlets and remote Gompas. A Showcase for Tibetan Buddhist Art &amp; ArchitectureThe proximity and influence of Tibet gave firm root to Buddhism in the North and East of Ladakh. Here prayer flags dot the landscape and conical whitewashed Chorten stand like sentinels guarding each village and monastery. Often nestled into cliff sides, the Gompa are places of retreat. A winding upward path opens onto a courtyard from which steps lead away to various assembly halls and vestibules. The outside walls are often painted with frescoes while inside, Thangka scrolls depicting central Buddhist figures are filled with the colors of crushed stones and a generous splash of gold.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A Taste of the Silk RoadA walk around the narrow lanes of Leh Bazaar feels like stepping into a time capsule, going back to the days before souvenir seeking tourists arrived on the scene. There are many shops dealing in Thangkas, precious stones and artifacts like Gur-Gur, the container in which buttered tea is churned, and Perak headdresses studded with turquoise. Village markets are equally charming and offer genuine handicrafts of good workmanship at reasonable rates.A Land of Warmhearted People and CustomsIn Ladakh, sunny smiles and the magical greeting &ldquo;Jhuley&rdquo; welcome visitors. In any home, whether affluent or humble, guests are invited for a cup of tea and a place on the best rug in the house. Ladakhi food is wholesome, featuring noodles, vegetables and dumplings, and Ladakhi dress made of homespun wool is warm and comfortable. On auspicious occasions, ladies don embroidered aprons and shoes along with glittering jewelry and a top hat. Thanksgiving festivals after harvest are celebrated with fanfare and music, offering a wonderful glimpse of local villagers in their traditional finery.<br>Original post at: <a href="https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/five-irresistible-reasons-to-visit-ladakh/">https://theholidayscout.com/blog/tribe-and-culture/five-irresistible-reasons-to-visit-ladakh/</a>]]></description>
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