From 9–11 October 2026, Guneipada village in Lamtaput, Koraput, will host a living heritage celebration under Contact Base’s Roots to Prosperity initiative. Set amid the forested hills and valleys of the Eastern Ghats, the festival brings visitors into closer contact with the communities, artists and knowledge holders who keep Lamtaput’s cultural traditions alive.
Through traditional performances, craft experiences and interactions with local practitioners, the experience offers a chance to discover the village as a living cultural space where heritage is practised, shared and passed on. The Roots to Prosperity initiative works to strengthen cultural identity and create sustainable livelihood opportunities through community engagement, capacity building, direct market access and ICH-based tourism.
The Guneipada experience invites visitors to discover Lamtaput through its people, traditions and landscape, while exploring how living heritage can support community ownership and sustainable livelihoods.
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