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Folklore From North-East India: Tale Of A Mishmi Girl
Read more: Folklore From North-East India: Tale Of A Mishmi GirlThis folktale, from the Idu Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, tells about the moral behind the Idu tradition of naming their new born babies within 5 days after delivery. If not followed, it is believed that a khinu (Eng: spirit) will name the baby and take it away. One upon a time, a beautiful daughter…
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Folklore From North-East India – Rih Dil Lake, Mizoram
Read more: Folklore From North-East India – Rih Dil Lake, MizoramRih Dil Lake, a heart shaped lake located midst breathtaking greenery, is the largest lake in the state of Mizoram in India, but awkwardly, is situated in the kingdom of Myanmar. Maybe it has to do with the influence of the lake in the culture and tradition of the Mizo people. Believed to the passage…
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Folklore From North-East India – A Singpho Tribe Tale On How The World Was Created
Read more: Folklore From North-East India – A Singpho Tribe Tale On How The World Was CreatedThe Singpho Tribe reside in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India, and in China and Myanmar where they are known as Jingpo and Kachin respectively. They are known for their fierce independence, disciplined martial art skills, and for their lifestyle where nature parts a important role. Here is a local Singpho lore originating from…
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Folklore From North-East India ~ A Manipuri Tale About A Demoness
Read more: Folklore From North-East India ~ A Manipuri Tale About A DemonessThis tale, about bravery and intelligence, has its origin in the state of Manipur in northeastern India, a beautiful land which has remained much hidden from the outside world due to decades of hostile struggle and hard terrain. Long long time ago in a faraway village in Manipur, lived a poor couple – Kaliyong and…
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Folklore From North-East India ~ A Mishmi Tribe Tale On How We Learned To Weave
Read more: Folklore From North-East India ~ A Mishmi Tribe Tale On How We Learned To WeaveThe Mishmis are a tribe who inhabit the northeastern regions of South Tibet. In India, they reside in the Lohit and Dibang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. They have a long history and were one of the first tribes to migrate into the lands of Pemako; where they fiercely ruled and were often a trouble for the…
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Folklore From North-East India ~ An Apatani Tale On How The World Was Created
Read more: Folklore From North-East India ~ An Apatani Tale On How The World Was CreatedThe Apatani Tribe who reside in the state of Arunachal Pradesh are full of wonder – in their cultures, in their customs, in their way of life, and in their folklore. Here’s a tale that deals with the creation of the world and has its origins in the Riu Subansiri area of Arunachal Pradesh ~…