The culture of the Mizos is intrinsically woven with their practice of Jhuming cultivation. All the activities revolve around the Jhum operation and their festival are all concerned in one way or another with such agricultural operations. In fact, important festival are associated with the various stags of their shifting cultivation.
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Information on heritage tourism in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. The U Tirot Singh memorial was completed and unveiled by the then Governor in 1954. It is now an interesting place for visitors and tourists.
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Information on heritage tourism in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya
Jaintia people are rich in their cultural heritage. Their culture reflects the traditions, music, dances, art and crafts of Jaintia tribe. The tribe is famous for artistic weaving, wood-carving and cane and bamboo work. These are also the main crafts of the tribe. They are also famous for weaving of carpet and silk and the making of musical instruments, jewellery and pineapple fiber articles.
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Information on heritage tourism in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya
The population is a blend of indigenous Garo tribe (A'we) which is the most dominant tribe in the region, along with other minor tribes such as Rabhas, Boros, etc. The term A’we signifies one of the many sub-tribes among the Garos that originally inhabits the northern parts of Garo Hills.
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Information on heritage tourism in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. The Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly inhabit the districts of East Meghalaya, also known to be one of the earliest ethnic group of settlers in the Indian sub-continent, belonging to the Proto Austroloid Monkhmer race....
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Information on heritage tourism in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram
The main communities occupying Lawngtlai District are the Lais, Chakmas, Bawm, Pang etc. There exists a rich and famous cultural heritage among such tribes. In the eastern side of the district where Lai community are the main inhabitants, Chawnglaizawn, Sarlamkai, Pawhlohtlawh are the main cultural dances.
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Places to visit in South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
Get to know about South West Khasi Hills tourist places in the South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Details of various travel destinations in the district.
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Places to visit in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya
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Places to visit in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya
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Places to visit in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
Detailed information about the tourist places in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Details of various travel destinations in the district, sightseeing, different cuisine are available.
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Places to visit in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya
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Places to visit in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya
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Places to visit in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya
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Places to visit in Siaha district of Mizoram
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Places to visit in Lunglei district of Mizoram
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Website of South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya
South Garo Hills district lies in the southern part of the state of Meghalaya. Information about the district, its history, administration, departments, district council and constituency is given. Details about district’s natural resources, people, culture, tourist places and how to reach are available. User can also get information about various schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Indira Awaas...