Chhath Festival Craft Skills Shared Between Communities in Hazaribag
Times of India · good-news
In Hazaribag's Basariya hamlet, the upcoming Chhath festival is fostering unity as women from the Tonda hamlet learn traditional bamboo craft from the Turi community. Generations of Turi families have created essential items like soops and baskets for the festival, and now eight tribal families have adopted these skills. This exchange not only preserves a traditional occupation but also creates a shared source of livelihood. While artisans face challenges with rising bamboo prices, the craft's expansion signifies growing inter-community cooperation and economic opportunity.