The Oil and Natural Gas Company has organised a two-day cultural heritage festival in Tripura to promote the tribal culture of the state. All 19 tribes of the state participated in the festivities.
Various traditional dances of indigenous tribes like the Reang, Chakma, Garo, Jamatia, Kaloi, Lusai and Kuki will be performed during the festival
"We want to bring the rich culture which is prevailing in the village of Tripura and spread it among the new generation of the urban class so that it can be preserved and inculcated among them," said ONGC Tripura asset manager VP Mahawar.
"This programme will help to save our cultural heritage and the mother tongue of the indigenous people. Moreover the indigenous dress and ornaments also play a vital role in our customs and culture," said Bishwadev Kaloi, a visitor.
A fashion show of traditional costume was also organised to show the indigenous dresses of the tribal community.