Awesome Nature and Culture of Tripura

 

Exploring the physiography of Tripura,

Surrounded by the hill and valleys,

Wandering across the plains,

With anticlinal ranges,

From north to south,

Starting from Boromura in west,

Moving around Atharamura and Longtharai,

Going towards the Shakhan,

Travelling to the Jampui Hills in east!

Betling Shib being the top point of Jampui range,

Hillocks scattered around this state,

With a lot of alluvial valleys,

Identified as lungas.

Rivers starting at Tripura,

Flowing towards Bangladesh.

Encountering Khowai and Dhalai,

Observing Manu and Juri,

Checking Gumti flowing to west.

 

Observing 90 land mammal species,

Watching the elephant,

Watching the bear,

Observing binturong,

Coming across wild dog and porcupine,

Taking photos of barking deer and sambar,

Encountering wild boar and gaur,

Observing leopard and clouded leopard,

Lovely small cats and primates everywhere!

Amazed by 300 species of birds in Tripura!

 

Check the bamboo handicrafts,

Support the cane handicraft creators,

Check the wonderful furniture,

Observe the utensils and fans,

Note those replicas and mats,

Study those baskets and idols,

Appreciate the Music and dance,

Record the sound of sarinda and chongpreng,

Appreciate those string instruments,

Check the flute known as sumui,

Listen to the songs of tribals,

Take videos of tribal dances,

Study their religious occasions,

Conduct research on Tripuri and Jamatia groups,

Observe the goria dance in Goria puja.

Check the Jhum dance,

Observe the beauty of tangbiti dance,

Never forget to watch lebang dance,

Observe the mamita dance,

Learn the steps of mosak sulmani dance,

Conduct research on Reang community,

Note their hojagiri dance.

Check the beauty of young girls,

Balancing the earthen pitchers!

Explore the Bizhu dance,

Conducted by Chakmas.

Attend the Bizhu festival,

Never forget to learn the wangala dance,

Great dance of the Garo tribe,

Observe the hai-hak dance,

Study Halam branch carefully,

Enjoy the culture of Kuki, .

Watch the sangrai dance,

Enjoy the owa dance.

Study the life of Mog.

Have you heard of Sachin Dev Burman?

Belonging to the royal family of Tripura,

Gained popularity in Indian music!

 

 

Would you like to know the prehistory of Tripura?

Discover the middle Paleolithic settlements,

Get in touch with Upper Paleolithic tools,

Observe those fossil wood,

Discovered in the valleys of Haora and Khowai!

Mahabharata and Puranas talk about Tripura,

Ashoka edicts mention Tripura,

Observe the stone pillar inscriptions of Ashoka,

Kirat Desh is actually Tripura,

Ruled by Twipra Kingdom for 100 years,

Rajmala share the story of Tripuri kings,

Shared in the 15th century,

Talks about 179 kings,

Tells us the story of Krishna Kishore Manikya!

The Story of Linen

 

Mr. Jack Reynolds is a history teacher from Texas, USA.

Lisa Chuckworth is a history student from History School, Texas, USA.

Lisa asked, “How old is Linen textiles?”

Jack said, “It has been found that Dyed flax fibers discovered in cave of Southeastern Europe. “

Lisa asked, “Where is the site?”

Jack said, “It is Georgia and application of the woven linen fabrics have been found from wild flax. “

Lisa asked, “How old is it?”

Jack said, “It is more than 30,000 years before present. “

Lisa asked, “Linen is there in the holy Bible. Where is it found other than that?”

Jack said, “It is found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.”

Lisa asked, “Is it found in eighteenth century?”

Jack said, “It was present in American colonies and Europe.”

Lisa asked, “ I heard sir you have gone to Egypt and did research on linen. Is it true?”

Jack said, It is utilized for the mummification and burial shrouds. It had been found as clothing in regular life. “

Lisa said, “Where was white linen used?”

Jack said, “It had been found in high temperature.”

Lisa asked, “What is the history behind Tarkhan dress?”

Jack said, “It has been the oldest garments woven in this world and it has been between 3482 and 3102 BC.”

Lisa asked, “Is there any use of linen as currency?”

Jack said, “It is used in Egypt in that way!”

Lisa asked, “What is the amazing fact about linen in Egyptian history?”

Jack said, “It has been found that Egyptian mummies wrapped in the linen as a symbol of purity. It has been regarded as show of wealth. Even after 3000 years, Tutankhamen mummy showed intact linen curtains.”

 

Lisa asked, “Who is the top exporter of Linen?”

Jack said, “As per report of 2018, from United Nations' repository of official international trade statistics, China  has been the biggest exporter of the linen fabrics.”

Lisa asked, “How much revenue was generated by china for linen in 2018?”

Jack said, “It was $732.3 million from exports. Then comes Italy  with a revenue of $173.0 million, then comes Belgium with a revenue of $68.9 million, then comes United Kingdom with a revenue of $51.7 million.”

Lisa said, “Thank you sir! Your answers will definitely help me score A grade in History.”

Jack said, “You are welcome!”

Lisa said, “ I will write blogs and create videos on linen. I will share the link in social media. I will definitely take your name as a mark of gratitude. “

As the name of Jack spread through social media and blogs, he got awards as a the best history teacher in USA.