Memba people
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 5,000 (2011 census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| File:Flag of India.svg India (Arunachal Pradesh) | |
| Languages | |
| Memba | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism |
The Memba are a people of Arunachal Pradesh. The Memba population is currently around four to five thousand. Local genealogies suggested that they came from Tibet and settled in the region several centuries ago.[1]
The Membas follow Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhism and have their own script, Hikor, which is derived from the Tibetan script.[2] In every village, there is a small Gompa presided by a Buddhist Lama. As devout Buddhists, they follow the intricate details in puja's rituals, hoisting at least one Buddhist prayer flag or a string of small Buddhist prayer flags in front of every household. Festivals that are celebrated by the Memba include Losar and Choskar.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Tai Nyori (1993). History & Culture of the Adis. Omsons Publications. p. 53. ISBN 81-7117-105-2.
- ^ Colonial contact in the 'hidden land' (Pg 4)
External links
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