DYNAMICS OF ROOTEDNESS AND OPENNESS IN TRIBAL LIFE
Abstract
Examining some of the traditional aspects found in the life of the tribals, an attempt is made to offer some directions on innovation in their lives. Tribals are rooted in their tradition, which may be gathered from their community life, madait-pancha, parha-federation, honouring of guests, religious practices such as feasts, rituals, tattooing, celebrations, and seasonal dances, etc. Every sphere of their life shows that they are traditional. It, however, does not mean that they are limited to it; they are open to innovation as well. This is seen from the tribals’ thinking pattern with regard to the labour, standardized life, openness to other cultures, their readiness to come in contact with all, etc. Any innovation, however, is always in relation to the tradition, which makes room for facilitating a progression in continuation. That is, whatever we see in the life of tribals attests to the fact that they are rooted in tradition and open to innovation.
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