Santhal beats at Surajkund

The second day of Surajkund International Craft Mela 2017 in which Jharkhand is participating as the theme state, began with the display of 'Santhal,' interacting with people who visited the mela with its specialities in art and culture.

The tribe exhibited through its actions and body languages, its nature and how it effects their lives and basic amenities. The 'Santhals' did not

fall behind in displaying their belief in sustainable development.

The tribe were also in full display as to how their traditions are celebrated and language is spoken to effectively communicate their cause with

folks, in and around, which the visitors enjoyed and relished the most in the Surajkund mela.

Santhal tribe is the third largest tribe of India, belonging to the pre-aryan period. They were great fighters who waged war against the British in

1855. They speak Santhali belonging to the Austro-Asiatic lingua family.

The participating 'Santhal' community in exhibited their preferences in terms of food which is largely rice and as to how it is served to the guests

who visit them at Jharkhand. This exhibition of acceptance was also enjoyed by the spectators who came to the second day of Surajkund International Craft Mela.