Abstract Panel

Round Table Details


 NameAffiliationCountry
Convenor Prof. Mohan K. Gautam European University of West Netherlands
Co-convenor Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh Lcknow University India
Panelist/discussant (s) Details
NameAffiliationCountry
Prof. Moh. Ayub Ranchi University India
Dr. Hari Oraon Ranchi University India
Dr. Pavitranand Ramhota Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Ilot, Depinay Mauritius
Dr. Jagdeep Oraon Sidho Kanho Birsha University Purulia India
Panel No : R15
Title : The Role of the Tribal Museums in Defining the Cultural Heritage of the Tribal Communities
Sponsoring commission(s) :
IUAES-WAU International Scientific Commission on Museums and Cultural Heritage
Short Abstract : It is a pity that the role of the tribal and local museums in India and the surrounding countries are neglected. The tribal museums can be an audio-visual media and cultural centre to understand the diversified tribal and non-tribal communities. The roundtable focuses on how this can be made possible.
Long Abstract :

Unfortunately, except the National Museums, collecting and exhibiting the Classical cultures of the countries, the local, and tribal cultural heritage are not realised. It is a pity that the diversified regional cultures are not understood. After independence of many countries the unity of the nation is only possible when other multi-ethnic groups are researched and understood for national policies. For example, India is a vast country where the language families, dialects, cultures and norms and values differ. Regional and tribal museums can be a good educational and public institutions. Such museums of cultural heritage for verbal and non-verbal communication can minimise the discrimination sometimes caused by marginality and uncertain behaviour of the people. This could enhance the anthropological researches in the universities and the regional governments policies. The round table hopes to carry forward this discussion.