Recently, the apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins.
About Sangtam Community:
The Sangtam tribe is a major tribe of Nagaland.
Socio-political life of the Sangtams:
Clans: There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongru, Jingru, Langtidhongru/ Langkidhongru, Mungzaru, Anaru/Yingphidhongru and Rudidhongru clans.
Language: The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken by around 90% of the population.
The Sangtam people traditionally practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture), which remains central to their livelihood.
They follow a patriarchal system of lineage and inheritance as well.
Festivals celebrated by Sangtams: Mongmong, Tsohsuh, Hünapungbi.
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