--- title: "Which cultural body organizes the ‘Deshaj’ festival all over the country to protect and preserve the tribal art and culture?" description: "Which cultural body organizes the ‘Deshaj’ festival all over the country to protect and preserve the tribal art and culture?" author: "Lily Chitlangiya" published: 2022-02-01 updated: 2022-02-01 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95391/which-cultural-body-organizes-the-deshaj-festival-all-over-the-country-to-protect-and-preserve-the-tribal-art-and-culture category: "current affair" tags: ["festivals", "current affair", "cultural body", "deshaj festival", "country", "tribal art and culture"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Which cultural body organizes the ‘Deshaj’ festival all over the country to protect and preserve the tribal art and culture? Which [cultural](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85216/muhammad-ali-the-greatest-boxer-and-cultural-icon) [body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85231/yoga-and-meditation-ancient-practices-from-india-for-mind-and-body-wellness) organizes the ‘Deshaj’ festival all over the [country](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3960/muslim-population-by-country-2024) to [protect](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81559/how-to-protect-yourself-in-an-earthquake) and preserve the tribal [art](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23337/take-part-in-free-art-competitions-and-make-a-name-for-yourself) and [culture](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84300/spiritual-dimensions-of-indian-culture)? \ ## Answers ### Answer by user > **Nagaland organizes cultural events to preserve ethnic art and culture.** \ Nagaland is **home to various [tribes](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/35801/which-tribes-was-not-involved-in-the-battle-of-little-bighorn)**, each with its own set of festivals. Because agriculture employs over 60% of Nagaland's people, most of the state's celebrations focus on it. Because the Nagas regard their celebrations as holy, participation in these festivities is mandatory. \ \ ![Which cultural body organizes the ‘Deshaj’ festival all over the country to protect and preserve the tribal art and culture?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/fc021e20-96c9-4356-afba-3ee6bd3d0ee5/images/b8f9de04-f596-4b8f-b888-471ee437c13b.jpeg)\ \ \ These are members of Nagaland's Ao tribe, dressed in their [traditional](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95374/recently-in-which-state-was-the-supreme-court-allowed-to-hold-the-traditional-bullock-cart-racing-event-which-has-been-prohibited-since-2017) garb. Every year, they assemble in Dimapur town to observe Tsungmerong, a **pre-harvest festival,** to show appreciation and request the **Almighty's blessings**. They performed a performance in which they **sang traditional melodies and demonstrated their everyday activities.** \ The celebration conveys a signal of **togetherness and fraternity** throughout the state. The celebration also included cultural ensembles from many tribes, including the Semma, Angami, and Chakesang. The performers' chicken dance routine was a huge draw during the [festival](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/62182/which-city-is-known-as-the-city-of-festivals). ### Answer by Stuti Gupta > **The Sangeet Natak Akademi arranges the 'Deshaj' festival around the country to promote and maintain tribal culture and art.** \ The [**Sangeet Natak Akademi**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangeet_Natak_Akademi) is a national-level dramatic arts academy established by the **Government of India**. It was created by the Indian education ministry on May 31, 1952, and it began operations the following year with the selection of its **first chairman, Dr. P. V. Rajamannar.** On January 28, 1953, **India's 1st President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad**, dedicated it in a ceremony performed at **Parliament House**. The Fellowship and Award of the Academy are highly regarded. \ The academy serves as the country's top organization for the performing arts, preserving and promoting **India's immense cultural legacy as portrayed** via music, dance, and theatre. It also collaborates with **governments and art academies throughout the country's states and territories**. Over the years, SNA has built several institutes and centers. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95391/which-cultural-body-organizes-the-deshaj-festival-all-over-the-country-to-protect-and-preserve-the-tribal-art-and-culture Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.