India: Assam, Santhals

SOUNDS OF GLOBAL WORSHIP:INDIA: ASSAM, SANTHAL TRIBAL PEOPLEThe Santhals of Assam, India are one of the tribal peoples of this area. They, along with the Bodos and Rabhas, also featured in this series on Sounds of Global Worship, have suffered greatly in the politically charged environment. However, God has birthed within them a wonderful expression of worship which has offered much strength.The song in this video is the Santhals' indigenous remembrance of the Christmas message accompanied with their own cultural dance. It is entitled "The Star is Shining" and has the following lyrics.THE STAR IS SHININGComposer UnknownThe star is shining over the stableAnd today is Christmas dayWhen we light the candle in the churchWhy is the star shining above the stableAnd why is the candle lit in the churchBecause the Savior of the world is bornThat is why the star is shiningIf that is the case then I will also go to BethlehemWhere the Savior is bornCOPYRIGHT HEART SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.WEBSITE OF HSI:www.heart-sounds.org

Channel: Music
Uploaded: January 12, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Author: HSIOM

Length: 02:51
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