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Boatmens Children - pounding rice - India
Boatmens Children - pounding rice - India Date: circa 1910s
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Bales Boatmen Crush Crushing Flour Grain Grinding Grinds Mortar Pestle Preparation Reeds Rice Techniques Grils
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This evocative photograph captures a scene of children from boatmen communities in India engaged in the traditional process of rice pounding, circa 1910s. The image showcases the young grils skillfully using a pestle and mortar to crush rice grains into flour, a vital step in the rice preparation process. The children are surrounded by bales of reeds, which are used as fuel to heat the mortar and pestle. The scene is a testament to the social and cultural significance of rice in Indian cuisine and the enduring nature of traditional food preparation techniques. The boatmen community, who lived and worked along the waterways, were an integral part of India's transportation network. Their daily lives were centered around the water, and rice was a staple food in their diet. The children's involvement in the rice pounding process was an essential contribution to the family's food production. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing a time when food preparation was a communal and labor-intensive process. The children's focus and determination as they work together to crush the rice grains into flour highlight the importance of this task in their daily lives. The use of simple tools such as a pestle and mortar, which have been used for centuries, underscores the continuity of traditional food preparation techniques in India. This photograph is a valuable record of a bygone era, offering insights into the lives of the boatmen community and the traditional rice preparation techniques that have been passed down through generations. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role that food plays in shaping our communities and identities.
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