London, Nov. 15 -- The Indian High Commission in the UK celebrated the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda through a programme which featured a rich cultural line-up celebrating tribal traditions from across India.

In a series of posts on X, the Indian High Commission shared that High Commissioner Doraiswami recalled Bhagwan Birsa Munda as both as the voice of a "nation rising and of Indian nationhood," and also as an early advocate for the stewardship of forests, air and water -- values long upheld by India's tribal communities.

The celebration saw performances by the Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence on the Koya traditions of Dandakaranya region of South India, United Assam Association UK, NRI Association of Chhatt...