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Researchers named Begonia neelamorum after the Neelam clan of the Nyishi tribe, whose members helped them navigate rugged terrain and locate the plant during a difficult expedition.
About Nyishi Tribe
- The Nyishi are the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh.
- In Nishi, their traditional language, Nyi refers to “a man” and the word shi denotes “a being”, which combined together refers to a civilized human being.
- Geographical Distribution: They are concentrated in eight districts of Arunachal Pradesh, East Kameng, Pakke Kesang, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Kamle, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, and Upper Subansiri.
- Occupation: The Nyishi support themselves with slash-and-burn agriculture and hunting and fishing.
- Along with agriculture and allied activities, the Nyishis are experts in handicrafts such as weaving, cane and bamboo works, pottery, blacksmith, wood carving, carpentry, etc.
- Festivals: The Nyishi celebrates three major festivals, namely, Boori-Boot (February), Nyokum (February), and Longte (April).
- Society
- Polygymy is prevalent among the Nyishi.
- They trace their descent patrilineally and are divided into several clans.
- One striking feature of Nyishi society is that it is neither based on a caste system nor stratified into classes, except for a loose type of social distinction which is not determined by birth or occupation.
- Nyishis consider women the source of peace, progress and prosperity.
Source: TOI
Nyishi Tribe FAQs
Q1: Nyishi tribe is mainly found in which state?
Ans: Arunachal Pradesh
Q2: Boori Boot Yullo is celebrated in which month?
Ans: February
