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| The '''Tangsa''' tribe is lives in the ] and ] district of ]. |
The '''Tangsa''' tribe is lives in the ] and ] district of ]. Ethnically related to the ], they are well-built and of medium-stature. They are divided into thirteen sub-tribes, namely, Lungchangs, Yoglis, Mosangs, Ron-Rangs, Khemsings, Moklums, Tikhaks, Ponthais, Longphis, Snakes, Lungris, Taipis, and Haves. | ||
| Followers of the ] religion, the Tangsa believed in a supreme being that crated their existence, locally known as ''Rangfrah''. Besides, they also believe in other deities and spirits. However, ] has influenced the Tangsa. A few are Christians. | |||
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The Tangsa tribe is lives in the Tirap and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Ethnically related to the Naga, they are well-built and of medium-stature. They are divided into thirteen sub-tribes, namely, Lungchangs, Yoglis, Mosangs, Ron-Rangs, Khemsings, Moklums, Tikhaks, Ponthais, Longphis, Snakes, Lungris, Taipis, and Haves.
Followers of the Donyi-Polo religion, the Tangsa believed in a supreme being that crated their existence, locally known as Rangfrah. Besides, they also believe in other deities and spirits. However, Theravada Buddhism has influenced the Tangsa. A few are Christians.
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| Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh | |
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