The aim is to bring international recognition to tribal art.Tribal Welfare Department Secretary Md. Mallikarjun Naik.
He said that the State Government is giving equal importance to preserve the culture, traditions, art and dance forms of the tribals and ensure that the tribal students scale greater heights in education. "Mallikarjun said.
On the second day of World Adivasi Day-2026, a Tribal Dance Festival and Art Exhibition was organized by the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission, Tribal Welfare Department at Tummalapalli Kala Kshetra in Vijayawada on Monday. Tribal artists presented their traditional dances and art forms on the occasion.
Tribal Welfare Secretary Md. Mallikarjun Naik said. He said that the holistic development of tribals is possible by pursuing modern education while preserving the tribal culture. The government has laid special emphasis on the preservation of culture and traditions as well as providing quality education. "We are improving the standard of education in Gurukul Vidyalayas and Ashram schools and providing better facilities to students," he said. He said that steps are being taken to bring recognition to tribal art at the national and international level.
He lauded the efforts of the Tribal Welfare Department in achieving the Guinness World Record for Thimsa dance. The remaining tribal dances, art forms and artists also have immense scope to bring international recognition. The Tribal Research Institute will create a database with complete details of tribal artists in the state and collect and preserve their traditional musical instruments.
Necessary training will be provided to budding artists and trainers and their talent will be encouraged. He said that in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, several programmes are being formulated to further strengthen the Tribal Cultural Department. He said that along with the importance given to traditional arts like Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, it is the responsibility of all to give recognition and encouragement to tribal dance forms.
A number of programs for tribal culture and development
Director, Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission, Dr.Manda Rani Welcoming speech.. She said that the Tribal Welfare Department and Tribal Research Mission are undertaking several programmes for the development and preservation of tribal culture. He said that with the funds approved by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 2024, special focus has been given to education, health, infrastructure and employment sectors. She said primers and dictionaries in six tribal languages are being prepared in the form of e-modules in partnership with the Central Institute of Indian Languages (Mysore).
Awareness modules on sickle cell disease in tribal languages have been prepared and provided to ITDAs. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved a study on infrastructure under the PM-Janman scheme. Employment training is being provided to tribals in terracotta, clay modelling, bamboo products, bead making, etc. He recalled that in the past, along with the National Khel Mahotsav, a large-scale Dhimsa dance performance at Bhogapuram had achieved a Guinness World Record.
Education is the most powerful weapon for the bright future of tribal students.
Gowthami, secretary of the Gurukul, said. He said art and culture were an integral part of their lives. Education is the most powerful weapon for their bright future. He said that quality education was being provided to the students. Admissions to gurukuls have increased by 10 per cent compared to last year and the target is to increase them by more than 25 per cent next year, She said.
We have tied up with institutes like IIT Madras and Physicswala to provide training to students for higher studies. Along with education, special attention is being paid to the health and sanitation of students through the Health Monitoring System and the recruitment of sanitation workers. She urged parents to admit their children in gurukuls and take advantage of the educational opportunities provided by the government.
Tribal art should be given national and international recognition.
Tribal Welfare Department Director S.R. Bhargavi said. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is celebrating World Tribal Day in a grand manner. World Tribal Day will be celebrated in Vijayawada in 2024 and in Paderu in 2025. He said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's vision and encouragement were crucial for Araku Coffee to get global recognition and Dhimsa dance to get a Guinness World Record.
Tribal art forms such as Dhimsa, Kommukoya, Swara Art, Chenchu Chenchata, Tappetagulu, Lambadi, etc., need to be preserved and passed on to posterity.
She said that the government is constantly working to provide basic facilities like education, health, employment, roads and drinking water to about 27 lakh tribals in the state. Tribal Welfare) is a beautiful dance of the Savara tribe (PVTG) living in the Sitampeta area of Parvathipuram Manyam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
● Thangsaeng means "Ring Wrong Jing" in Sora which means the jingling sound of the ankles / ankles while dancing.
20 tribal artistes will perform.
2. ITDA, Parvatipuram Folk Artistes Dance on the Feast of Feasts
● Kondir Kothalu (Kondir means red lentil and Kothalu means new crop) is an important festival among the Savara, Jatapu, Kondadora and Gadaba tribes of the ITDA-Parvathipuram area of Parvathipuram Manyam district, which reflects their cultural traditions.
● The youth will wear new clothes and perform the famous social dance Dhimsa with the "Goddala" festival.
21 tribal artists will perform.
3. ITDA, Srisailam Folk Artistes Chunchata Dance
● This beautiful spoon dance is performed by the spoon (P.V.T.G.) living in the Nallamala forest of the Eastern Ghats. The only dance known to the Chenchus is called the Chenchata, in which both men and women stand facing each other and dance to the accompaniment of the dappu instrument.
As many as 21 tribal artistes performed.
4. I.T.D., K. R. Puram Horn dance by folk artists
● Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) The Kommu Koya dance performed by the Koya tribe in the scheduled areas of Eluru districts is one of the most beautiful dances among the tribal dances in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The dance variations symbolize the unity of the tribal community.
They represent their cultural heritage. It is undeniable that despite rapid changes in their social milieu, the tribals have not abandoned their traditions and craft.
21 Koya tribal artists performed.
5. APTWRS Girls (Students) Chittor District
● Dhimi Dhimi Nach is the most popular folk and festival song with a Banjara (Lambadi) cultural background. The song is sung and danced with great fervor, especially during the Teej festival celebrations, weddings and various auspicious events celebrated by the Banjara community. "Teej" is an important festival celebrated by virgins in the Banjara tradition. This song is widely used during this festival when girls and women play and sing together.
10 Lambada tribal students gave presentations.
6. APTWRS Girls (Students) Rayachoti, Annamayya District
Song: Dhimi Dhimi Naach
● Dhimi Dhimi Nach is the most popular folk and festival song with a Banjara (Lambadi) cultural background. The song is sung and danced with great fervor, especially during the Teej festival celebrations, weddings and various auspicious events celebrated by the Banjara community.
7. GTWAGHS Girls (Students) Irlapalli, ITDA RC Varam, Alluri Sitarama Raju District
Song: Vinda Ka Naari
● Vindhya Ka Nari, through the dance of Vindhya Ka Nari, the image of girls and their value is conveyed.
● 10 Koya and Kondareddy tribal students gave presentations.
8. Girls (Students) ITDA Nellore
18 Yanadi and Erukala tribal students presented Kolatam dance.
9. Dhimsa Dance by ITDA, Paderu Folk Artistes (Team 1)
Dhimsa is a traditional folk dance form celebrated by the tribals of Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Araku Valley and surrounding Manyam / Agency areas of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district.
● Tribal women dance to the rhythm of music in a circle, holding each other's hands, or moving their feet and legs with their hands on their shoulders.
21 Valmikis, Bagatas, Kammara and Kondadora tribal artists performed.
10. Dhimsa Dance by ITDA, Paderu Folk Artistes (Team 2)
Dhimsa is a traditional folk dance celebrated by the tribals of Araku Valley and surrounding Manyam / Agency areas, especially in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district.
● Tribal women dance to the rhythm of music in a circle, holding each other's hands, or moving their feet and legs with their hands on their shoulders.
22 Bagatalu and Kondagolu tribal artists will perform.
TAC members Ravula Kondalu, ST Cell leader Dharu Nayak, Tricar MD Manikumar, Tribal Welfare Department officials, Tribal Research Mission officials, tribal artists, students, and art lovers participated in the program.
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