Promotion of Tribal Indigenous Games: A Study on the Indigenous Games of the Zeliangrong (Luangdimai) Community

Author(s)	Ch. Kangba Andrew
Country	India
Abstract	The Zeliangrong (Luangdimai) community of the North East India has a rich tradition of indigenous games and sports along with varieties of festivals, which are deeply rooted in their social and cultural practices. These traditional and indigenous games play a crucial role in preserving and promoting their identity and values of the community. This paper explores the various indigenous games played by the Zeliangrong people of the North East India, their significance and the need for their preservation and promotion. In olden days indigenous games are played in different occasions. It not only serves as a source of recreation but also foster unity, sportsmanship and physical fitness of the people. Given the increasing global focus in indigenous cultures and traditions, it is also imperative to document and promote these games and sports to ensure their survival and transmission to future generations.
Keywords	Indigenous Games, Zeliangrong Community, Traditional Sports, Cultural Heritage, Sports Promotion
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-21
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37382

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