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Chiru Tribe, Manipur

Multitudes of tribes residing in the heartland of Manipur actually contribute to the cultural ethnicity of the whole of the region. The origin of the Chiru tribes has a rich history behind it. This tribal community, Chiru is an ethnic group` living in diverse districts including Senapati, Tamenglong and Bishnupur. `Chiru` has an etymological significance. It means `the seed of a plant`.

Over the years , Chiru tribes develop a tradition of dancing ,musical recitals , quite integrated to the whole Manipuri culture. In this way , they maintains a similarity with the other tribes of the state. They belong to the Kuki tribal family group , diligently following their language, mannerisms. The rituals and rites of the Chiru tribes are also the same.

. No one can fail to identify a people belonging to a Chiru community due to their unique body features. It has a reason behind it. Due to their close relation with the Naga tribes these Chiru tribal communities too have adopted their style of dressing, hair doing habits, what is even more interesting is that Chiru tribes have got physique, quite similar to Naga tribes. Dormitories play an important role in the lifestyle of Chiru tribal society. Separate quarters are being constructed for bachelors and unmarried women. In this trend also Chiru tribes is similar to any of the northeastern tribal communities of India. Chiru tribes sustain their livelihood by adopting the profession to that of any farmer. For practicing mainly shifting and wet farming, rugged terrains of the mountains are ideal. Ample quantity of juicy fruits like banana, orange, lemon, papaya are being grown both for fulfilling their daily requirements as well as for trading purposes. Apart from these, there are quite a few of Chiru tribes who have developed the expertise in cottage industries. Exquisite basket and cane works have got a demand in the market of Manipur state. Also in weaving, carpentry and manufacturing of musical instruments, these Chiru tribes have proved their artistry and skillfulness.

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