For conservationists the implementation of the ban could not have come soon enough.
'India - Death Knell For Snake Charming'
The following audios, Part 1 and Part 2, are extracts from indepth audio which is available on request.
Audio Part 1 Wildlife Organisation - a brief outline:
* Opening sequence - traditional Snake Charming music played by accomplished traditional musicians
Leading to -
* Indian Wildlife Conservationist speaks about Snake Charming becoming a serious threat to India's snake population - the trade in snake skins and why - also the ecological role of the snake.
* Any concerns regards the Snake Charmer's livlihood? - Conservationist give his response.
* Music to end audio Part 1
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Audio Part 2 Snake Charming</span></strong><span> <strong>- a brief outline:
Interpreter translates.
* Opening sequence - Interpreter speaks to Seperas (Snake Charmers) about musical instruments this leads to traditional music played by two musicians.
Leads to:
* The impact this ban is having on Snake Charming families.
* What are the origins of Seperas - Snake Charmers?
* How important are Saperas to India and the Indian society?
* Why is Cobra used for Snake Charming more than any other species?
* Do they consider the snakes their friend or foe - enemy?
* What other areas of expertise have been handed down over the generations?
* Snake Charming has been banned do they continue doing Snake Charming what
is the remedy that would solve their problem?
* Snake Charmer's response.
* If this wasn't resolved ----- how will you people react if nothing is done?
* Snake Charmer gives response.
* Music to end audio Part 2
In depth audio can be produced on request regards this or other subjects.
Audio available covers various aspects including:
* What the ancient craft of snake charming means to India.
* The lifestyle of India's snake charmers.
* In the field - how to catch a Cobra - care and attention of the snakes.
* Beyond snake charming - other areas of their expertise.
* The effect the ban has had on the snake charming community.
* The conservationist's views regards snake charming.
* The remedy - Humanitarian - Wildlife Organization verses Snake Charmers
Audio can be produced for a variety uses including:
* Indepth audio for radio broadcasting such as news / current affairs style programmes.
* Link with publications.
* Link with internet.
* For reference.
Content and duration of audio is open for discussion
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