World Indigenous Peoples Day 2014

Title: World Indigenous Peoples Day 2014
Date: 6 January 2014
Description: 2014 the day was celebrated at Selma Hall in the town. By now the event was established amongst the community and the other mainstream people also. The government also recognised its importance and gave Rs. 1 lakh towards this event. In this meeting the HADP Director, Mr. Reddy was the Chief Guest. He also announced that the government had decided to build a centre for adivasis in Ooty and hold the event officially. There was some trouble in this event as Badagas were also invited for the Doddu Habba session, which was to tell stories about the gaur in their living memory and history. After this, Keystone stopped celebrating the day, and it was celebrated in Ooty along with government officials. A group from Kerala also performed during this event
Event Time: 2014