Origin, migration and settlement of Zeliangrongs – Part 3

From previous issue According to D. R. Sardesai, after establishing full political control across the Yangtse, the Han dynasty pushed out the other ethnic groups of peoples from the area. In fact, some migrations had been happening for nearly two millennia before the political consolidation in the third century B. C. It was during the […]

From previous issue According to D. R. Sardesai, after establishing full political control across the Yangtse, the Han dynasty pushed out the other ethnic groups of peoples from the area. In fact, some migrations had been happening for nearly two millennia before the political consolidation in the third century B. C. It was during the […]

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Origin, migration and settlement of Zeliangrongs – Part 3

Dr Budha Kamei From previous issue Even now the erected megaliths remain intact. At the time of dispersal they took oath that they would unite again in future and planted the tree called Chutebu. A genna is observed if a branch of this sacred tree is broken and it is also a taboo to cut […]

Dr Budha Kamei From previous issue Even now the erected megaliths remain intact. At the time of dispersal they took oath that they would unite again in future and planted the tree called Chutebu. A genna is observed if a branch of this sacred tree is broken and it is also a taboo to cut […]

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Chakaan Gaan-Ngai, the living ritual festival of Zeliangrongs

Chaoba Kamson Contd from previous issue Gaan-Ngai brings unity People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival,  attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together spending the whole night singing the village guarding songs and carry out the singing competition. […]

Chaoba Kamson Contd from previous issue Gaan-Ngai brings unity People work, eat and drink together, dance and sing together, shout huai and beat drum together, discuss together relating to the festival,  attire new and clean customary dresses, enjoy happily together spending the whole night singing the village guarding songs and carry out the singing competition. […]

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