People of Bantoli (Part 3)

In spite of their harsh life, do these people find it possible to enjoy their lives?

Entire family in small house

In spite of all their hardships, the life of the people of Bantoli is full of storytelling, music, songs, and dance. Music and dance fill their lives and are like air and food to them. Some storytelling explains the origin of the world; some tell tales of hunting. Their songs celebrate the beauty of nature, the twittering of birds, the clouds moving in the sky, the change of seasons, the whispering of a cool breeze, rippling sounds of streams in the meadows, and colorful flowers in the forest. Many of the songs are seasonal in nature, and they are accompanied by dance. With every dance, they narrate their environment and activities, and celebrate the beauty of peace and nature in their lives.

What are TPRF's next steps in Bantoli?

A piece of land has been made available where a facility will be built. Basic infrastructure work is currently proceeding. Water and electrical services are being brought in. Once these and other additional facilities are available, TPRF will be able to start helping the people. Nutritious food will be provided twice a day for the children and once a day for the adults in the area.

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We are still in the early stages of determining how this facility will operate and what its optimum capacity will be. We are also looking into the best way to ensure that this facility will be able to operate long term in a sustainable manner. We will provide updates regularly.

Thank you for your time.

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