Decline of tribal folk Pavri
Tribal culture is disappearing. The number of artists playing Pavri instruments is decreasing. The present generation has no interest in playing this instrument.
18 artists survived
August 9 is celebrated as Tribal Day. Then 18 Pavri artists together played Pavri instruments.
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