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Sacred Forests of Meghalaya
Sacred Forests of Meghalaya: Wisdom from the Mother's Hearth
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This film documents the resurgence of sacred and community forests in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. The film begins with a Khasi matriarch discussing the fundamental values of the culture and the challenges the society is currently facing as the outside world collides with indigenous community values. The story depicts traditions of forest protection that date back over 500 years, the important role forests play in Khasi culture, and how new grassroots initiatives are emerging to revitalize traditions that are under pressure from modernization, commercialization, and privatization. The film was made by Minnie Vaid, Little Doc Productions, Mumbai, India.