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Revision as of 10:07, 14 March 2005 by Mr Tan (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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:
- Lungchang
- Yogli
- Mosang
- Ron-Rang
- Khemsing
- Moklum
- Tikhak
- Ponthai
- Longphi
- Sna-ke
- Lungri
- Taipis
- Ha-ve
Dress
As of today, the younger generation have adopted the Burmese costume and no longer keep long hair.
Traditionally, the Tangsa kept long hair in both sexes, which is tied into a bun and covered with a piece of cloth, known as the Khu-phak. The menfolk wear a green lungi, which is lined with yellow, red and white yarns, and accompanied with a sleeveless shirt. On the other hand, the costume of the womenfolk include an artistically woven petticoat, which acts as the lower garment, and a linen blouse.
Religion
Followers of the Donyi-Polo religion, the Tangsa believed in a supreme being that crated their existence, locally known as Rangfrah, although belief in other deities and spirits is maintained as well.
Theravada Buddhism has influenced the Tangsa, and a few have converted to the religion. Of late, a miniscule minority of converted Baptist Christians do exist as well.
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