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Guardians of the Valley
The people of this valley belong to the great Tani family, descendants, by oral tradition, of a single mythical ancestor.
The people of this valley belong to the great Tani family, descendants, by oral tradition, of a single mythical ancestor.
The Galo, Adi, Apatani, Tagin and Nyishi all belong to the great Tani family. Through oral tradition and folklore they trace their descent to a single mythical ancestor, Abo Tani.
In the beginning, the universe was created by the supreme being Jingbu Pabu Abu. From the union of the Earth and the Sky, Abo Tani emerged as the first human, and the various tribes each descend from his children.
From one ancestor, the branches of the Tani family. Scroll to follow the lines.
Tani society is traditionally democratic. Community life is guided by village councils known as the Kebang, which settle disputes and steer collective decisions, less by decree than by the consensus of elders and households.
Open village councils that settle disputes and guide community matters by consensus.
Mopin among the Galo, Solung among the Adi, and Losar in the Buddhist villages mark the turning seasons.
Renowned for fine weaving and intricate work in cane and bamboo.
"No king, no chief, but the voice of the village."
Responsible travel starts with understanding. Plan your visit to respect tribal traditions and support local communities.
