TRIBAL MUSEUM

The students of Grade V went on a field trip to the Tribal Museum on 11 &12  of July in connection with the UOI “Self Identity”.

This museum, run by the government’s Tribal Welfare Department, exhibits photographs, dioramas of village life, musical instruments and some exquisite Naikpod masks. You’ll get a glimpse into the cultures of these fringe peoples.

The Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum has been established and inaugurated on February 2003.

The Museum is named after Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister keeping in view of his rich contribution towards basic policy approach for Tribal Development and universally acclaimed principles commonly known as Nehru's Panchsheel for Tribal Development.

The following themes are depicted in the Museum:-
1. Typical tribal huts.
2. Weekly market.
3. Musical instruments.
4. Hunting and fishing equipments.
5. Agriculture implements.
6. Tribal panchayat.
7. Important shrines of tribals.
8. Household articles.
9. Ornaments.
10. Masks.

A mini auditorium is also provided in the premises to show video films on various aspects of tribal life and culture to the visitors.

The panorama of tribal culture which adds color to the national heritage is unique in its nature. The social organization and recreation of these simpler folk societies scattered in the hills and forests present a whole gamut of human behaviour.

The students were enthusiastic and it was a good learning experience for them.