On 23rd
August (Friday) 2013, students of class I to V went on a field trip to Nehru
Centenary Tribal Museum. This was a trip to educate children by throwing light
on the tribal heritage and a way of life which is simple yet vibrant.
Located
right in the heart of the city near Banjara hills, celebrating the aboriginals
who lived on this very hill, is the Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum. It is
dedicated to 35 tribes that inhabit the state of Andhra Pradesh and intends to
showcase their culture and heritage through various displays. Spread across
three floors, the museum has a detailed information kiosk that gives
information about all the tribes in India. Adorning the walls inside and
outside the museum are trademark with white on red tribal motifs.
The
museum brings together culture, lifestyle, customs and beliefs of the various
tribes hailing from different districts of Andhra Pradesh. Some of the tribes
represented here are Kondareddi, Bagata and Hill Reddi. The tribes constitute
6.59 per cent of the population of Andhra Pradesh. Stories are told through
pictures, literature and the figurines that are displayed. The library is well
equipped.
It was
a memorable and wonderful experience for the students of Orchids – The
International School.
