A Profile of Tikhak Tangsa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh by Chimoy Simai

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	A Profile of Tikhak Tangsa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
		Book Details Author: Chimoy Simai Year: 2008 ISBN: 9788172734534 [ Hardcover, 23 cm., pp. xvi+260 ] [ Price: RS. 725.00, US$ 14.80 ]
	About the Book : A Profile of Tikhak Tangsa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh Tangsa is a major tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. There are more than 17 sub-tribes in Tangsa. The Tikhak is one of the sub-tribes of it. The Tikhaks are inhabitants of Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Some of these people have settled in Tinsukia district of Assam, adjacent to Changlang district. The Tikhak is the oldest group to arrive at the present locations, probably in AD 1300, after the appearance of the Ahoms in Assam, India. They have a rich culture and traditions. Their dances, like Ongle Tam, Ongle and Bongtom, are the classical form of dances. They have classical songs called Bayangsai and Rung Wang. Famous heritage sites of Changlang district are Second World War Cemetery, Stilwell Road, Hell Gate, Ashoka (Buddha) Stupa. Namdapha National Park and Pangsau Pass on the Indo Myanmar. The nearest rail head is Ledo via Margherita, Tinsukia district, Assam. The airport is at Mohanbari, district Dibrugarh, Assam. A Profile of Tikhak Tangsa Tribe reveals its forgotten cultures and traditions as well as the reasons behind the social transformation. This book also depicts an elaborate presentation of the existing lifestyle of the tribe.