One World, Many Voices

Koro weaver Sorsomi Degio from Arunachal Pradesh in Northern India weaves in the Koro tent.

Koro basket and spirit house makers Khandu Degio and Bhotka Newar from Arunachal Pradesh, India, practice archery with Wayuu games expert and wrestler Benito Pushaina Apshana from Colombia.

Koro basket weaver and spirit house maker Ramda Degio constructs part of a Koro spirit house (sokro ngin) out of bamboo. A sokro ngin is built for ritual purposes and is a place where Koro people make offerings to ensure a good harvest.

Koro participants Ramda Degio, Bhotka Newar, and Sange Mijew pose with One World, Many Voices intern Anne Pedersen next to the Koro tent and spirit house.

Koro participants Sange Mijew, Bhokta Newar, Sorsomi Degio, Ramda Degio, and Khandu Degio pose for a picture around their recently constructed spirit house.

Koro participant Sange Mijew works on the construction of a spirit house.

Koro participant Bhokta Newar works to construct a spirit house.

Koro weaver Sorsomi Degio from Arunachal Pradesh, India, demonstrates her work in the Koro participant area.

Koro weaver Sorsomi Degio from Arunachal Pradesh, India, demonstrates her work in the Koro participant tent.

Koro basket weaver and spirit house maker Khandu Degio from Arunachal Pradesh, India, constructs a spirit house.

The Koro delegation participates in a discussion panel on “Language & Knowledge” on the Talk Story stage.