Jorhat, India - January 2016 - The traditional Ethnique Festival was held again this year. It was organized by the Institute for Culture and Rural Development (I-Card), founded and directed by the Salesian Fr Thomas Kalapurackalm. During the three days of activities (1-3 January), about 2000 people visited the 13 pavilions where the festival was being held. Through dance, music, songs, performances and traditional rituals, the participants tried to present the rich heritage of the Mising tribal culture, to preserve it and make it known.
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