CDH International Foundation
Cultural Preservation
CDHIF
CDHIF
Tribal dancers in Bastar Chhattisgarh where the ancient traditions are still practiced
Cultural Preservation:
There are many
ancient and diverse cultures in the
region with rich traditions of
the arts, architecture,
agriculture, religions, literature, language, music,
sports and other traditional skills.
A. Performing arts competitions are held with cash
prizes for all who perform and food
for all who
attend.
B. We encourage traditional handicrafts and
purchase these products from the
villages to
ensure it is economically feasible to
continue
to produce these products.
C. Many of the "green" products produced in the
developed countries are only "green" in name
and cost. The products produced in the
traditional manner are 100% environmentally
friendly.
D. Some of the products still produced but quickly
disappearing in the region are, pottery,
traditional paintings, textiles (case blankets),
zari, silk and cotton embroidery, block printing,
tools utensils and hardware from raw iron,
boats, rope, horse, bullock, camel carts, stone
carving, wood carving, brass sculptures, book
binding, leaf plates and bowls.
