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Keeping the tradition alive: Mynriah farmer still relies on Almanac for sowing

Bah Phranstar Shabong, a traditional knowledge holder and custodian farmer from Mynriah village, East Khasi Hills, is someone who still practices a unique traditional method of sowing and harvesting based on the moon cycle.

He observes the various cyclic moon phases from a Khasi calendar Almanac (an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information). Continue reading

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