Preserving Folk Art

STATUS
Ongoing
LOCATION
Jaisalmer
YEAR
2020
Manganiyars are a community of generational professional musicians in Jaisalmer whose global performances were curtailed by COVID-19, threatening the survival of this cherished art form.

To support them during this challenging time, I Love Jaisalmer reached out to 100 Manganiyar families across 8 remote villages. The foundation provided food kits to those in need, conducted awareness sessions on COVID-19 protocols and government support schemes, and offered hands-on training to help them showcase their art on digital platforms.

In collaboration with Suryagarh and Hoga Films, I Love Jaisalmer organised an online performance platform for these folk artists through Book My Show, in partnership with Gunsar Folk Music School, Jaisalmer.

IMPACT

100 Manganiyaar families
Were supported during the COVID lockdown.

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