Women of Purulia

"Dance with Us for a Collective Voice"

Traditionally, tribal women of Purulia are joyous and united. They express their joy, achievements and integrity through dance, an important aspect of their culture and religion. Through dance they invite beneficial, external resources to improve their well-being. Women are well-recognized in their society and play a significant role in securing their livelihoods. Although they are excluded from various avenues of social life, they are equally responsive to learn new ways to make their lives beautiful and fruitful. They are eager to change their marginalized status with the support of the Purulia Microfinance Initiative, which has made significant contributions to the women groups' involved in the Initiative, with far-rearching effects on the Santhal tribal society of Purulia as a whole, helping to mobilize and unite these people.