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VOL. 5, ISSUE 3 (2023)
‘Patta mela’ (Leaf fair): Unique tribal marriage fair in India
Authors
Sonam Prabhakar, Ashok Nimesh
Abstract
Tribal fairs serve as a reflection of the community's cultural and
historical legacies. These fairs are associated with visualizing tribal
cultural diversity despite being geographically and sociably isolated. They
have developed socially and economically by preserving their originality and
authenticity through their customs, traditions, clothing, music, and dance.
These events are beneficial to the nation's development as well. Bihar is one
of the states of India that exhibits various colours of culture, customs, and
tradition. This state has different tribal communities and each of them have
distinct customs and traditions. They have also a unique tradition of marriage
system in their community. 'Patta-Mela' (Leaf-Fair) is unique and one its own
kind of tribal marriage system prevailing among the tribes of Maliniya village,
Banmankhi sub-division, Purnea district of Bihar, India. This fair is organized
in April each year with the Sirwa festival in Bihar. This is the first time we
have reported this unique tribal fair ceremony based on the available
information collected from various reports of media houses and others about
Patta-Mela. This fair acknowledges the originality of this one-of-a-kind tribal
fair and serves as a showcase for tribal culture in this region of India. This
paper aims to contribute to indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and
sustainable development discourse. It underscores recognizing and supporting
tribal festivals as vital to India's diverse cultural landscape. It emphasizes
the need for collaborative efforts between government agencies, communities,
and stakeholders to leverage these festivals to improve tribal societies.
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Pages:17-20
How to cite this article:
Sonam Prabhakar, Ashok Nimesh "‘Patta mela’ (<i>Leaf fair</i>): Unique tribal marriage fair in India". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 5, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 17-20
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