India: Assam, Santhals

SOUNDS OF GLOBAL WORSHIP:
INDIA: ASSAM, SANTHAL TRIBAL PEOPLE

The 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 SHINING
Composer Unknown

The star is shining over the stable
And today is Christmas day
When we light the candle in the church

Why is the star shining above the stable
And why is the candle lit in the church
Because the Savior of the world is born
That is why the star is shining

If that is the case then
I will also go to Bethlehem
Where the Savior is born

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