Description
<p>Weaving holds profound cultural, social, and spiritual significance in <strong>Timor-Leste</strong>, particularly through the creation of <strong>Tais</strong>, the traditional handwoven textiles. The craft is deeply rooted in Timorese identity, symbolizing the nation's history, community, and connection to the land. <em>Tais</em> plays an essential role in significant life events, such as births, marriages, and funerals. For example, a bride's family may gift <em>Tais</em> to the groom's family during wedding ceremonies as a gesture of goodwill and unity. On the other hand, <em>Tais</em> is also used as an offering to ancestors and spirits in rituals, symbolizing respect and gratitude. In some communities of Timor-Leste, specific <em>Tais</em> patterns are believed to hold protective powers or bring blessings. <em>Tais</em> is also a popular souvenir for visitors to Timor-Leste and a way to promote the nation’s cultural heritage globally. In 2021, Tais was included in <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/USL/tais-traditional-textile-01688#:~:text=Tais%2C%20the%20handwoven%20traditional%20textile,for%20traditional%20ceremonies%20and%20festivals." rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage</a>. This episode of Ohh Folk pays tribute to the craft of weaving, particularly Tais, and its deep significance in Timor-Leste. Hope everyone will enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Happy Listening! 🙂</p>
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<p><strong>Story Source:</strong> Restructured on several stories curated from various sources. </p>
<p><strong>Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): </strong>Abhishek Papan Dutt</p>
<p><strong>SFX and background music beds: </strong><a href="https://freesound.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://freesound.org</strong></a><strong> </strong>(Please donate and support, if you are using their resources)</p>
<p><strong>Additional background music: </strong>Listed below. All additional music beds used in this episode are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (reuse allowed)</p>
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<li>Sea Waves - Sound Effect - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ZbsOhNTas&ab_channel=SoundEffects" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ZbsOhNTas&ab_channel=SoundEffects</strong></a></li>
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<li>1 Hour relaxing Javanese gamelan music music for gamelan vibration meditation - <strong>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aevydLEncU&ab_channel=KENDNINDI</strong></li>
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<p>Producer, host, researcher, writer, editor, promotions, graphics - Shilpa Das Gupta</p>
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