A two-day tribal festival organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, got under way in the city on Thursday.
The objective of the festival is to create awareness, promotion and dissemination of tribal culture and traditions. Besides, it is also expected to generate awareness of the richness and the diversity of the tribal culture among the urban population.
A release said such festivals also help provide the Scheduled Tribe communities an opportunity to conduct cultural activities and showcase the same to the public.
About 45 tribal communities from Mysuru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru are participating in the festival.
