5 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Are you going to see it? Where will you go or what? What did you say here and there? Is it just happening, is it just sound, are you able to see it? Now I will do this, will it go in this?”
“ହଁ ଜାଉଛୁ ନା ଦେଖିଆକୁ କୋଉଠିକେ ଯିବୁ ନା କଣ ୟାଡ ସାଡ କଣ କହିଛୁ ଖାଲି ଇଏ ହଉଛି ନା ଖାଲି ସାଉଣ୍ଡ ହଉଛି ନା ଦେଖିପାରୁଛୁ ଏବେ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ଇଏ କରିବି ଏଥିରେ ଯିବକି?”
translated from Odia
Nearby, the primary concern revolves around the disappearing traditional culture, particularly in areas like Ratnagiri Pradhan village, where ancient dances, music, and indigenous food cultivation are at risk 📉. However, there's a strong community desire to actively revive and preserve these invaluable traditions, recognizing the cultural and health benefits, such as promoting traditional foods like Kandula and Biri 💡. This represents a clear opportunity for collaborative efforts to safeguard local heritage and promote sustainable practices for future generations 🤝.
“Savane Kalle, yes, it's good.”
“Ratnagiri Pradhan village and Rajgora Panchayat, Konda Kanjamedi block, Konagazi Konabala. The traditional dance and music from our past are currently disappearing. Therefore, we want to revive and preserve those dances, songs, and traditional songs. We also want to revive traditional foods like Kandula, Biri, Kuiri, Kangu by cultivating them. If we preserve this tradition, the quality of our traditional food will be beneficial for us. Therefore, we will continue our efforts to preserve them.”
“This is quite a good way to not associate it with any, you know, product.”
“It's done. Did you see this? Did you see this? Did you see this? Did you understand? Huh? Did you understand? Did you understand? And I will pull it in anger. Saw someone like you. Oh, it even said your full name. Wait a moment, wait a moment. Can't you see that? Can't see that.”
