In West Bengal, there is no dearth of tribal communities who reside in large numbers. Amongst them, Lohara is worth to note, drawing attention of all the renowned anthropologists of Indian subcontinent. The culture and social tradition of Lohara is such that they have got huge similarities with that of all the other tribes with whom they live in close proximity. Yet, there is uniqueness in the cultural elements of these Lohara tribal communities, which one can fail to identify. Festivals, dance, languages, rituals, music, handiworks thus becomes a style mark of the tribes` unique heritage and cultural tradition.

As far as the occupation of these Lohara tribal communities are concerned, they are mainly shepherds, rearing cattle with lots of care and affection. Some of them even have developed the expertise of weaving exquisite baskets. Iron smelters also are found in Lohara society. With the touch of their skillful hands , beautiful iron products can be carved out from the raw and hot iron bars. Special tools are also used by these Lohara artisans for carving. The houses where these lohara tribes live in, too bear the reflection of their artistic acumen. Some of them, however, practice the typical occupation of any other Indian tribe, namely, cultivation.

The Lohara tribes has a plethora of festivals. Some of the festivals are either feted at individual homes or they are feted as community fetes. All the religious festivals are commemoration of worship of various folk deities. The reason for worshipping these deities is to appease them and seek their blessings. Rituals and social ceremonies are also no less in numbers. Rituals of Lohara tribes mainly center on conservation of nature and also booties, which actually support their livelihood. Festive mood gets heightened with incorporation of beautiful dance forms and joyful songs. Both males and females of Lohara tribes perform dance forms wearing their conventional attires. Singing songs in accompaniment of wonderful musical instruments add stupor to the whole of merrymaking. Art works done using conventional `handloom weaving` tools and also beautiful wall painting are also exhibited at the time of festivals. Their tongue is similar to that of all the other tribes of region.