| There are different tribes in the
district. Their traditional dances, games and sports can be enjoyed in festive occasion. |
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indigenous population is tribal and belongs to different communities. They are mainly the Mishmi, Khamtis and Singphos.
Tibetan Refuges and the other sections of the population are living in the district. The indigenous people of the district co-operate any other
communities in every aspect of livelihood. Till to-day the other communities appreciate
all the indigenous people for their cordial and gentle behaviour. The Khamtis and the Singphos are
Buddhist where as the Mishmis are the follower of typical faith, belief and practices. Monogamous is the general rules of marriage; polygamy is
not a rear example for them. As a whole the occupation of the people is agriculture. They
observe some worship, festivals from time to time. Singing,
dancing and playing are a part and parcel of their life. |
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It is indeed a fact
that each and every dance has got its own originality and meaning. Group dances are
common along the different tribes in the district. The Mishmis mainly perform two
types of dance called Buiya and Nuiya. The Khamtis Mask-dance is an attractive dance where
two dancers wear shirts spotted design and on their heads masks of cock's heads are put on
with its crown at the top and the Beal projecting over the foreheads. These two dancers
dance like fighting cocks. |
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Mishmi
Dance |
Singpho
Ladies |
Khamti War Dance |
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