The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, have inaugurated the Aadi Mahotsav at Dilli Haat in New Delhi.
Highlights
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The festival is being organised at Dilli Haat, INA.
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It comprises of the display and sale of tribal art & craft, medicine, cuisine and folk performances.
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The festival will be participated by some thousand tribal artisans, artists and chefs from across the 20 States of the country.
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The tribal communities will provide a glimpse of their rich traditional culture.
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The festival is being organised under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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Under the ministry, TRIFED has been working to improve the income and livelihoods of the tribal people besides preserving their way of life and traditions.
About Aadi Mahotsav
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It is a National Tribal Festival that was inaugurated on February 1, 2020.
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The festival will continue till February 15, 2021.
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The Aadi Mahotsav is the celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Crafts, Cuisine and Commerce.
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This initiative runs successfully since 2017.
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It is an attempt to familiarise the people with the rich and diverse craft, culture of the tribal communities from across the country.
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The festival is organised under the theme: “Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce”.