Berhampur, Feb. 10 :    Berhampur, Feb. 10:  The Kui Lewanga Sangh, a tribal organisation of south Orissa, is trying to unite the Kui tribals by making them aware of their distinct language and culture. The Sangh is alleging that attempts are being made to destroy their language through propagation of Oriya. The government had recently made efforts to propagate the Kui language among the tribals through the Oriya script as the Kui language exists only in dialect form and has no script of its own. Some other publications are also reportedly doing the rounds in the Kui-dominated areas of south Orissa. Among these is the Bible, used by Christian missionaries to propagate Christianity in Kui language among the tribals. Pamphlets are also circulated by organisations fighting for the rights of the Kui tribals. Activists of the Kui Lewanga Sangh alleged that both Christian missionaries and activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad were trying to destroy the Kui culture and tradition. The Kui Lewanga Sangh primarily objects to the imparting of education to Kui children in Oriya-medium schools. They are also against the practice of giving Kui-dominated villages Oriya names. A Kui tribal leader said the Kuis were now learning Oriya in the belief that it would help them to earn a better livelihood. He said if this process continued, the next generation of Kuis may be reluctant to converse in Kui language. The tribal activists said a large number of Kuis had already given up their traditional attire for saris, trousers and shirts. The Kuis are also worried about the attack on the intoxicating salap juice which is a part of their tradition. Leaders of the community said the salap and the huts where the Kuis congregated to drink it, were associated with the nurture of Kui songs, dances and musical instruments. The Kui Lewanga Sangh has called a meeting on February 21 to discuss the issue. The Kuis mostly live in Kandhamal district and its adjoining areas in Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Boudh and Nayagarh districts.