UNVEILING THE MISING TRIBE

Do:dgang is a shraddha ceremony held in honor of the dead by the Mising community. Do:dgang is considered as doha, it is the final...

When death occurs in the community the news of the death is announced in a unique way. The person carrying the traditional drum of the...

The customs of the Mising people are relatively different from those of other ethnic groups in India and Assam. They have very different...

Po:rag is the post-harvest festival of the Missing people. It is celebrated once in two/three years after the winter harvest. The elderly...

In Mising society, the ‘Mibu’ or ‘Mírí’(the traditional priest) performs all sorts of religious rituals as well as ceremonies. The Mibu...

Dobur puja is one of the traditional spiritual rituals of the Miching people. This Puja is celebrated before the start of agricultural...

The Ali Aye Ligang festival is a vibrant celebration that honors the agricultural cycle and the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous...

The Murong Ghar is not just a chang ghar but it is the lifeblood of the MISING culture. Murong Ghar is a chang ghar. The Murong Ghar is...

The traditional houses of the Mishings are almost made of bamboo and wood. Since the Misings live on the banks of the river, they...

The MISING tribe, also known as the MIRIs, are an indigenous community predominantly found in the Indian state of Assam. They are...