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Sangtam community

Kumari Sonali

Sangtam community:

The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins.

  • The Sangtam tribe is a major tribe of Nagaland.
  • There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongru, Jingru, Langtidhongru/ Langkidhongru, Mungzaru, Anaru/Yingphidhongru and Rudidhongru clans.
  • 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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