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A man shares insights about the Galo tribe, one of the prominent indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. He explains that the Galo people primarily inhabit districts like West Siang, Leparada, and surrounding regions. Their culture is deeply rooted in nature, agriculture, and community-based living. He speaks about traditional attire, bamboo and wooden houses built on stilts, and the importance of festivals such as Mopin, which symbolizes prosperity and good harvest. According to him, the Galo tribe follows the Donyi-Polo belief system, worshipping the Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo) as spiritual forces. The man also highlights the tribe’s oral traditions, folk songs, and community gatherings, which play a key role in preserving identity. Agriculture, especially shiftin
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