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.This paper examines the oral traditions of kokborok speaking community of Tripura and explores the significance in maintaining cultural identity and heritage