Village Vibe celebrates the art, culture and festivals of India’s village life. Urbanites aren’t the only ones who become social media stars, produce stunning art, enjoy food fads or follow fitness crazes. And as for festivals, there’s a totally different vibe in the villages.
Village Vibe
Youth Hub – the new buzz in Village Square
Village Square is excited to introduce its new Youth Hub initiative – a space for India’s urban and rural youth to interact, examine and activate ideas for creating a better India.
Naga tribes carve out their culture
The boldly carved wooden gates at the entrance of Naga villages once appeased ancestors. Today, the few that remain are symbols of old hopes and aspirations – a legacy many artisans are keen to conserve.
2021 Village Vibe photo competition winners
From over 2,500 beautiful submissions we received throughout the month of October for six categories, our esteemed panel of judges selected three winners from each category.
Kashmiris turn to eco-treks
The pandemic-induced reflectiveness means more Kashmiris are taking to the hills – becoming eco-conscious trekkers of the mountains they were once content to just look at.
Village Vibe photo competition and exhibition
Village Square gets over 2,500 entries for the “Village Vibe” photo competition - the winners will be announced at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on November 19.
“My pupils will one day play at the Olympics”
Karuna Purty beat poverty and prejudice to become a national hockey player. Now she coaches girls who have the same dream in their eyes that she had many years ago. Karuna Purty from Khunti district of Jharkhand talks about her journey in her own words.
Keeping Kurumba art alive
Ala Kurumba tribes inherited a flair for art from their forefathers who captured everyday life as rock paintings. But with only a handful of such artists left, they are desperate to keep this cultural expression alive.
Eco-activists root for bamboo
Bamboo could be the answer to Kerala’s persistent soil erosion and deadly landslides, say passionate environmentalists who plant hundreds of saplings and sing songs rooting for greater spread.
Rural social media stars showcase rustic charm
Pandemic spurs villagers to post videos of their rustic life, turning them into social media stars. In their own way, they’re bridging the rural-urban divide.