PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 14: The second edition of Johar Haat kicked off at Prakriti Vihar in Kadma today. It will continue till February 21.
This month, the tribal-centric exhibition will be based on the themes of Maghe Parab, Baha and Holi, all of which are festivals of prime importance to the tribal community.
Visitors will be able to experience this theme through the décor of the exhibition as well as through various products, cuisines and performances.
Johar Haat was conceptualised by Tata Steel Foundation to create a dedicated space for exhibiting the art, craft, cuisine and culture of tribes across India through a week-long exhibition every month.
The first edition of Johar Haat organised in January this year witnessed participation from 21 people from six states representing six tribes.
This month’s Johar Haat will host around eight stalls with participants from five states representing over 11 tribes.
The participating organisations include Pragati Udyog Mahila Samiti representing Santhal/Bhumij tribe, Sabai Grass representing the Bodo tribe, Bamboo and Tumba Shilpa Kala representing the Gond tribe, M/s Weaving and Knitting representing the Rengma tribe, Akakhysa Tribal Producer Group representing Santhal/Saura tribe, Adivasi Luga representing Oraon tribe, Ajeevika Maa Saraswati Samuh representing Mahali tribe and Mandi Edppa Shagun Mahila Samiti representing Lodha, Munda and Santhal tribes.
The exhibition will also have a ‘Fusion of Jharkhand food’ stall hosted by participants from the Khadiya tribe and an Organic Gulal and Tribal Tattoo stall hosted by participants from the Santhal tribes.
