Tribal Marriage in Arunachal Pradesh

Go Glam in Gala! Be it a small town or a metro city, parties always call for a highlighting chic accessories. And, what else can be more glitzy then a marriage party. The auspicious occasion in the tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh seems indifferent, both in fun and fashion.

Tribal groups in Arunachal Pradesh are sub-divided into two groups. The first group consist of Sheredukpen, Monpa, Khowa, Khamba, Memba, Khampti and Singpho. The second group carries highlights the culture of Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, Puroik, Hill Miri, Tagin, Mishmi, Tangse, Nocte and Wancho. Although, they differ in belief and rituals, a common theme between them is celebrating matrimonial affairs.

Tribal Entertainment

Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh are greatly inclined towards showcasing their culture by means of folk programmes. Among Mompas Ajilamu and Yak dance is remarkable. Folks present some ethical hymns, which highlights the significance of items, like, dried squirrel, rice, ginger, apong(local beer). In Galo commuinty, proffesional singer(Nyikok) is booked for the purpose Further, they also make their moment jazz with enjoying the taste of Chang(local beer) and even foreign liquor.

Fashion Accessories in Tribal Marriage

A chain of blue color beads( biang sipi)
Mixed size bowls(talei)
Groom bangles(buah tap)
Bride groom's sword(bauh che)
Red color bead(buah gatjiang) to be fastened on the left wrist of the bridegroom
Head Gear(Koktung)
Bangle for bridegroom(Kamko tap)
Bride's sword(doumui che)
Chain of different kinds of bead(sampu, sangiang, anabou, sengme)
Habo Terri(a garland for girls)
Pebar(jewelery of rectangle size)



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