Anwesha Patra
Anwesha Patra
Anwesha Patra
TRIBES OF INDIA
SANTAL/SANTHAL
Name- Anwesha patra
Class- v . Sec A, roll no- 2
INTRODUCTION:
• The Santal, or Santhal, are an ethnic group native to India and
Bangladesh in South Asia. Santals are the largest tribe in the
Jharkhand state of India in terms of population and are also found
in the states of Assam, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal. They are
the largest ethnic minority in northern Bangladesh's Rajshahi
Division and Rangpur Division. They have a sizeable population in
Nepal and Bhutan. The Santals mostly speak Santali, the most
widely spoken of the Munda languages.
CULTURE
• Santhal Tribes enjoy and love dancing. Dancing is one activity which
is in their blood. It forms an important part of the Santhals fairs and
festivals. • Santhals relax themselves with the light music and dance
after the long day hard work. Santhal women dress up themselves in
the red bordered white sari and dance in the line sequence.