EP 31: The Village of Whistles

from Strange But True With Ankush · host Audio Pitara by Channel176 Productions

Deep in the hills of Shillong lies Kongthong, a village where every person’s name is a unique melody. When Akriti and I set out on this journey, we discovered a fascinating tradition—mothers give their newborns a special musical name. But why did this custom begin? How do the villagers live in a world where names are not just words but soulful tunes? Join us on this extraordinary adventure!Listen now on Audio Pitara! Download the app and explore this mesmerizing story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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