Jamshedpur: The second day of Samvaad 2025 unfolded with renewed energy as tribal communities, knowledge-keepers, youth leaders and artists came together to deepen conversations on identity, heritage and the future of tribal communities. Building on the spirit of Day 1, Day 2 celebrated intergenerational wisdom, vibrant cultural expressions and the evolving practices that continue to shape tribal life across India.
The morning was dedicated to contemplative sessions across various themes: Art and Handicrafts, exploring the roots of tradition and the origins of art forms; Tribal Healing Practices, reflecting on the journey of traditional healing in India; Akhra, interpreting ecological wisdom and the interconnectedness with nature; Tribal Cuisine, focusing on the importance of promoting indigenous culinary traditions; Samuday ke Saath, featuring stories and conversations on identity and belonging, especially, where women from tribal communities have begun working behind the camera to put out their perspectives, their angst and their aspirations; and the Samvaad Fellowship, delving into tangible and intangible heritage, the magic of storytelling, and the evolution of tribal narratives.
A major highlight of the day was Rhythms of The Earth – India’s first multi-tribal, musician-based band of Samvaad, comprising 44 musicians – releasing their second album in collaboration with Da Shugs, a passionate group of musicians from Ladakh. The album will soon be available on the Tata Steel Foundation’s YouTube channel. The eclectic performances continued with acts by the Oraon, Mavilan, Mizo and Pawara tribes, culminating in an electrifying musical finale by Featherheads, a band from Manipur.
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Sourav Roy, CEO, Tata Steel Foundation, said: “Samvaad enables a space where dialogue and expression can unfold through its many elements. The sessions spanning art and handicrafts, the wisdom of traditional healing, the ecological knowledge emanating from the Akhra, the vibrant stories carried through indigenous cuisine, and the Samvaad Fellowship’s celebration of heritage and storytelling—reminded us that tribal voices are powerful creators of the future. Over the last eight years, Rhythms of the Earth has brought together talented musicians from diverse tribes onto a single platform, allowing them to express their thoughts and identities through music. The creation and launch of the second album reflect the trust these communities place in the process and their conviction to continue this shared journey of cultural expression.”
Aatithya, a one-of-a-kind tribal food pop-up, offered a vibrant celebration of tribal recipes and forgotten flavours across starters, main course dishes, salads, beverages, and desserts. The food stall will remain open each day between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and tribal cuisines will also be available for order on Zomato.
A striking cultural showcase of Art and Handicraft, featuring 34 unique tribal art forms from 18 states and 30 tribes, highlighted the richness of India’s tribal heritage through home décor, paintings, textiles, jewellery, and more, presented across 51 outlets at Gopal Maidan.
Tribal healers from 24 tribes across 12 states showcased their traditional healing practices through 30 outlets at Gopal Maidan. This year’s special focus includes lifestyle diseases, chiropractic care, infertility treatment, and more.
Samvaad 2025 will continue for three more days, bringing together tribal communities, artists, healers, and changemakers from across the country to celebrate and learn from one another.
