Dressed in traditional attire, the performers participated in the dance with coordinated movements, creating a lively atmosphere at the Aarey Milk Colony

The Trapa, a traditional wind instrument associated with tribal communities in Maharashtra, provided the musical backdrop for the performance

The distinctive sound of the instrument, combined with the dancers' rhythmic steps, highlighted the rich cultural traditions that continue to be preserved by tribal communities in and around Mumbai

World Tribal Day, observed every year on August 9, is also known as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

The day aims to recognise the contributions, traditions, languages and cultural heritage of indigenous and tribal communities across the world

It also draws attention to the rights and challenges faced by indigenous populations.