Tai-Khamtis’ of Arunachal Pradesh: A Brief Ethnographic Study
Keywords:
Tai-Khamti, Ethnography, Religion, Culture, ChangeAbstract
This paper is an attempt at a brief ethnographic study of Tai-Khamti tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The state of Arunachal Pradesh has more than 25 major tribes and more than hundred sub-tribes. With an interesting diverse cultures and languages, Arunachal Pradesh resonates with uniquely entrenched cultural practices, century old traditions, vivid festivals and delectable cuisines. Among different tribes of the state, Tai-Khampti is one of the major tribes nestled in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh. They have an old history of migration to the present settlement. Besides being known for their rich culture and art forms, they have garnered name for being a peaceful, welcoming and warm community.
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