Oral Traditions and a Their Significance in Preserving Cultural Identity: A Study of the Kokborok-Speaking Community of Tripura

Oral tradition refers to a wide variety of verbal art forms such as folktales, folksongs, myths, proverbs, riddles, and idioms, curse phrasing, priest chanting etc. that are transmitted across generations through spoken word, serving as a vibrant expression of cultural heritage and a vital means of preserving the history, values, and identity of indigenous communities. Oral traditions play a significant role in preserving the cultural identity, history and collective memory of kokborok speaking community.