Chadar Badar puppet shows are accompanied by various local musical instruments out of which the most important is Khorkoto, an indigenous percussion instrument. This image shows the making of Khorkoto.
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Title: Chadar Badar Instrument Making
Date Created: 2023
Location: Purba Bardhaman
Rights: www,banglanatak,com
About the craft: Chadar Badar is an ancient form of indigenous puppetry of the Santhals, one of the largest indigenous groups of India. Traditionally, this form has been an important means of folk education, also making it a vehicle of their ancient language. Chadar Badar puppetry, a hallmark of the Santhali culture showcases the creativity and cultural vibrancy of the Santhals by narrating stories combined with songs, music and dance.
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