Quite a handful of Khamba and memba thrive amidst the picturesque regions of certain Arunachal districts, namely, West Siang. Preparing wooden masks are the main occupation of these tribal community people. As per recent survey conducted by various anthropologists, the total population of these khamba and memba could be enumerated. It is 3,630. They practice farming and irrigation producing rice, tea and several wild plants having medicinal values. Their staples are millets and maze. Several cash crops are being produced mainly by a quite handful of rich farmers. Cotton and barley are some of them.

Festivals are the time when the whole of Khamba and memba tribes go frenzy with the accompaniment of singing and dancing. Siang Valley festival is feted every year during the winter month of January. During the festival the people of Khamba and memba tribes revere Brahmaputra, popularly known Siang, as symbol of unity and `communal harmony`. During the festival, dancers and singers in their conventional attires represent different tribal groups of the Siang Valley.

The musical songs that they choose are nicely enmeshed with the vigor and fervor, representing the tradition and culture. Dancing to the tune of musical instruments is a significant part of the life of these Khamba and memba tribes. A competition of traditional dances of the State will make the festival a colorful one. Food festivals are also popular amongst the tribes. Exquisite handicrafts and handlooms are style marks of the Khamba and memba tribes. Any tourist can buy the clothes and articles as souvenir and mementos. Historic artifacts, erstwhile antiques like ornaments and handlooms are also made by them.

Society is following the norms and practices of a tribal community just like any other tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Polygamy is prevalent where mainly women can have more than one husband. That the women can choose their spouses is quite explicit from the above fact. Festivals and fairs bring color and joy to the simple life of Khamba and memba tribes.