The first International
Council of the World Council of Elders of Ancient Tradition
and Culture met at Mumbai today. In the Council, 41 different
countries are participating from all over the World and 208
delegates from different tradition and culture namely, Masai,
Julus, Kikuyus from Africa, Hopies, Moyas, Incas from America
are representing in that Council. North-East States OF India
are also participating in the Council. About 108 papers are
to be presented in the International meet to discuss different
culture tradition and custom. Besides, cultural programmes are
also being organised from today till 9th of February,
2003.
The Union Minister
for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram inaugurated the International
Meet and deliberated on the assimilation of different tribal
culture and traditions for their preservation and social upliftment.
