The Idu Mishmi tribal people of Arunachal have a unique cosmology rooted in conservation.
About Idu Mishmi Tribe:
It is one of the tribal groups who have been living primarily in the Dibang Valley, lower Dibang, and Lohit districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
They primarily live in Mishmi Hills, bordering Tibet in Arunachal Pradesh.
They can be distinctively identified by their typical hairstyle, distinctive customs and artistic pattern embedded on their clothes.
Occupation: They are known for their weaving and craftsmanship skills.
Language: Their language, called ‘Idu Mishmi’, is considered endangered by UNESCO.
Relationship with nature:
Traditionally animists, the tribe has strong ties with the region’s rich flora and fauna.
Tigers are especially important to the Idu Mishmis — according to Idu mythology, they were born to the same mother, and thus, tigers are their “elder brothers”.
Iyu-ena’: It is a strict belief system of myths and taboos that restrict them from hunting many animals, including a complete prohibition on killing tigers.
Festivals: They celebrate festivals such as Reh and Ke-Meh-Ha.
They brew local rice beer called Ebu.
Society: The Idu-Mishmi society is patriarchal and patrilineal. The property is inherited by the son from the father.
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