Culture
The Oraon people have a rich range of folk songs, dances and tales, as well as traditional musical instruments. Both men and women participate in dances, which are performed at social events and festivals. Mandar, nagara and kartal are the main musical instruments. During festival or any occasion of celebration they consume an alcoholic drink called "Handiya". Handiya is basically a rice wine made from fermented rice. Handiya is distributed among every man and woman of the village in a "bowl of leaves", which is called "Dona".
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