Quite a handful of tribes reside in various provinces of West Bengal. Ho is quite prominent among them, mainly found in every hook and nook of rural areas of this state of India. Amongst the anthropologists these Ho tribes are popular mainly because of their characteristic features that they had inherited since their inception. The Ho tribes are renowned for their simple, amiable and other philanthropic qualities.

Moreover, these Ho tribes maintain their heritage of tradition and ethnicity, leaving a mark of their exclusivity. As far as the physical stature of these Ho tribes are concerned, they are quite sturdy and string, making these Ho tribes to stand apart from other tribal communities who are thronging the region. Ho tribes have sharp intelligence and courage and are also evident in their lifestyle.

These Ho tribes are mainly farmers, just like any other tribes of India. Some anthropologists, however, even claim that in the earlier period, these Ho tribes are far-famed for their fighting skills and acumen. Ho Cultural exuberance of the Ho tribal communities is explicit in diverse festivals, fairs customs and rituals. Dancing and singing too are part and parcel of these festival festivities. Special drinks and foods are being served which is a must for these celebrations. The Ho tribes use their provisions of rice in order to make a special beer mainly during festival seasons. These Ho tribes get so frenzied with the mood of festival celebration that some of them even give some portions of their lands at a nominal price to others. What is also interesting about their nature is that they till date remain unaffected of the influence of external and modern day traditions and practices.