SOCIAL INITIATIVES
Seminar on “Tribal Art Forms and Cultural Expression
India had always been known as the land that portrayed cultural and traditional vibrancy through its conventional arts and crafts. The 35 states and union territories sprawled across the country have their own distinct cultural and traditional identities, and are displayed through various forms of art prevalent there. Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art, which is known as folk art. Other than folk art, there is yet another form of traditional art practiced by several tribes or rural population, which is classified as tribal art. The folk and tribal arts of India are very ethnic and simple, and yet colourful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country’s rich heritage
India has a rich cultural folk tradition. Folklore arts, beliefs, rites and rituals, myths, and rural handicrafts are factors that enrich our folk-tradition. They became well-known as knowledge transmitted by oral tradition. Folklore has an important role in handing down social norms and religious knowledge and wisdom and in keeping the social structure stable. Folklore arts, beliefs, rites and rituals, myths, rural handicrafts etc. Are factors that enrich our folk-tradition. They have become well known as knowledge transmitted by oral tradition rather than written branches of knowledge. Folklore has an important role in handing down social norms, moral laws, religious knowledge and wisdom, and in keeping the social structure stable. It is in the form of inherited culture that we see folklore elements in every culture.
By consider These all intentions, the organization lead to take a decision to conduct seminar on “TRIBAL ART FORMS AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION” the prime intention of the seminar was to familiarise the tribal art forms and cultural diversity.
CHANGE WITHIN HIM BECAME A CHANGE WITHIN US
It is seen that our society portrays people who were involved in forgivable crimes as criminals and tend to isolate from the mainstream society. Despite of the crime they have done, we should not ignore the talents in them and should also try to motivate them. Shabeer Ali was one such talent encountered. He was an auto rickshaw driver who was sent to jail for forgivable crime. He has exceptional talent in writing poems and wanted to publish them. The social justice department was working for the same. Suryakanthi Books is one of the division of Suryakanthi Foundation. Considering the activities done by us, social justice Department entrusted us for publishing his poems. We were so privileged to help him with publishing his work “NERVAZHI” as it brought a change in the psych of people.
SOCIAL ACTION CAN LEAD TO PROFOUND SOCIAL CHANGE
Valiyangady has its significance for decades. It was the heart of trading even befor the British East India company firmed its roots in india.The Cherootty Road has been functioning like as a ‘vein’ to reach Valiyangady for traders from all over the world.over 351 workers coming under the Kerala state chumattu thozhilali organization is facing serious issues here now. They are not provided with basic requirements like urinals.lack of the urinals has cause serious urinal health issues to the workers. It was unfortunate that no actions was taken from authorities. As a socially committed group, suryakanthi foundation made serious involvement in the isssue.we talked to the workers and people in the premises to identify the problems they are facing. We found that basic necessities of the workers and people was not properly met. For acheiving that we conducted a campaign regarding the issue, where all the workers in and out of the union actively participated and signed a petition for the same.we hand over the petition to the respected Mayor of Kozhikode for making available urinals to the workers, people and to the women working in the private sectors. We suggested to provide temporary urinals for the sake as it is convenient.