The 12th edition of Samvad was opened in Jamshedpur with traditional rituals performed by the Ho, Munda, Santhal, and Oraon tribes.
The inauguration included prayer ceremonies using instruments such as Bhner, Sakua, and Nagada, and followed the Ho community’s Akhra cleansing ritual.
The conclave focuses on preserving tribal knowledge, promoting cultural continuity, and strengthening intergenerational connections.