Socio-cultural Characteristics of the Apatani Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India

By : Vajana Thakuria , Utpal Talukdar , Ghanashyam Deka , Ashutosh Singh

Page No: 414-429

Abstract
There are two major tribes in the Lower Subansiri district, namely Apatani and Nyishi. The Apatanis belong to the Tibeto-Mongoloid stock. All Apatanis trace their ancestry from one legendary ancestor, Abotani. The inhabitants of Apatani Valley use a distinct dialect, dress, and custom of living from the tribesmen of the adjoining hill country. A solid tribal sentiment, a consciousness of their basic separateness, self-importance in their establishments and traditions, and emotional bonding to their motherland, turned by never-ending labour into a vegetable garden, unite all Apatani and set them apart from the surrounding population which represents them to the outside world. Apatani society is branded with great stability among themselves. Geographic mobility is as limited as social mobility. 

Authors :
Vajana Thakuria : Saint Claret College, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh 
Utpal Talukdar : Saint Claret College, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
Dr. Ghanashyam Deka : Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram
Dr. Ashutosh Singh : Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram 
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2024.44.02.11