Andaman & Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. The cluster of hundreds of islands is governed by India. These islands attract a big count of tourists for spectacular natural views. Some of the islands contain the tribes that have been living for thousands of years.
Recently, British newspaper The Observer released a video (possibly shot by a tourist) showing half-naked tribal women dancing in front of the tourists for food. Watch the video at The Guardian.
The video shows women of Jarawa tribe dancing as a police man asks them to dance for food. Though, Indian law prohibits contacting and photographing the Jarawas. The tribe has 403 members currently.
The incidents raises a huge concerns as activists of tribal rights display the worries. The islands are turning into a tourist attraction for Human Safari. Tourists are taken to the prohibited locations at Andaman Islands where tourist throw fruits for tribal people like it is done at the animal safaris. The local police is said to be involved in this illegal business too.
Andaman Islands Sky View
After revelation of the incident by media, there is an uproar in India, as top officials of the Indian government are showing concerns as well. Let’s hope the country manages to protect the tribes and stop unfortunate business like Human Safari.
Read a full report: Andaman Islands tribe threatened by lure of mass tourism | The Guardian
Photo by: Venkatesh K
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