About Us
The Centre for Contemporary Folklore (CCF) is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating India’s diverse and rich traditions of oral and cultural heritage. Our mission is to bring to light the stories and narratives that have been passed down through generations but remain unknown to many. We believe that these stories are not just relics of the past but living, breathing elements of our cultural identity that continue to evolve and resonate in today’s world. To achieve this end, we work to research, document, and preserve these invaluable narratives, ensuring they are not lost to time.
Come and explore with us the timeless threads that make up India’s folklore fabric. Whether you are a scholar, a storyteller, or simply someone with a passion for cultural heritage, there is a place for you at CCF. Together, we can ensure that these stories continue to inspire, educate, and connect people across generations and communities.
Foundations of Folklore
A Compendium on Folklore and its Preservation
We position ourselves at the intersection of academia, fieldwork, creative story-telling and community engagement. Our aim is not just to collect or preserve stories, but to reimagine folklore preservation as a collaborative and evolving process, consciously ethical in its nature, that reflects the diversity of lived experiences today.
This compendium maps the historical evolution of folklore studies, examines international and local preservation models, and engages with emerging critical questions about power, representation and technology. Through this text, we begin to chart a roadmap for prospective CCF’s work:
One that prioritises critical reflection.
Fund the Folk!
Because culture has no backup drive
WHY DONATE?
India has a rich tapestry of folklore—stories whispered by grandparents on quiet evenings, songs echoing through village squares, and rituals woven into the fabric of our daily lives. These narratives carry our history, our values, and our collective imagination. But many of these cherished traditions are slowly fading.
Even the smallest seed can become a sacred grove. Similarly the smallest donations can help keep the voice of Indian folklore alive. Join us and revive one tale, one tune, one memorable journey down lost tales at a time.
Any amount big or small- your support becomes a story in our collection. It keeps our archive growing and our preservation efforts going.
