Adi

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Adi are an indigenous tribal community of northeastern India, primarily inhabiting the hilly regions of Arunachal Pradesh and known for their distinct language, festivals, and agrarian lifestyle.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Scheduled Tribe of India
ethnic group
indigenous people
country India
culturalArea Tani peoples of Arunachal Pradesh
linked to: Tani peoples
economicActivity animal husbandry
subsistence agriculture
governedBy traditional village councils
hasClanSystem yes
hasFestival Aran festival
Etor festival
Solung festival
hasLanguage Adi language
various Adi dialects
hasSubgroup Bokar
Bori
Gallong (Galo) historically classified with Adi in some contexts
Minyong
Padam
Panggi
Pasi
Ramo
inhabits hilly regions of Arunachal Pradesh
knownFor agrarian lifestyle
distinct language
rich oral traditions
traditional dance and music
traditional festivals
languageFamily Sino-Tibetan languages
Tani languages
locatedIn Northeastern India
linked to: Northeast India
majorFestivalFunction agricultural rites
practices shifting cultivation
wet rice cultivation
primaryRegion Arunachal Pradesh
recognizedAs Scheduled Tribe under the Indian Constitution
region Dibang Valley region
East Siang district
Lower Dibang Valley district
Siang River valley
linked to: Siang River

Upper Siang district
religion Donyi-Polo (sun-moon indigenous faith)
linked to: Sarna dharma
socialOrganization clan-based society
state Arunachal Pradesh
traditionalBeliefSystem animism
traditionalDress handwoven garments
traditionalHouseType stilt houses
traditionalLifestyle agrarian
traditionalMaterialCulture bamboo and cane crafts
weaving

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