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	Sherdukpen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Sherdukpen generally practice monogamy and trace their descent patrilineally.
		The Sherdukpen are agriculturalists, although hunting and traditional fishing methods are practised as well.
		Sherdukpen priests include the Jiji magicians, and the Buddhist lamas from the neighbouring dzongs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sherdukpen (525 words)

	CRAFTS of North-East - Textiles of Arunachal Pradesh
		Among the Sherdukpens the some of the designs revolve around some of the stories of tales like on the popular ones narrated is that “ a girl falls in love with a snake, who is a handsome youth in disguise.
		Among the other popular designs among the Sherdukpens are the stylized peacocks carrying a baby bird on the back, the elephants with riders, and flowers that are combined with geometric forms.
		Some Sherdukpens, especially those who have come in contact with the outside world, have given up a part of their original dress, and are now wearing coats, collared shirts, woollen pyjamas and canvas shoes.
	www.ignca.nic.in /craft251.htm (2889 words)

	North East India Tour :: www.northeastindiatour.com :: Welcome to the unexplored part of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sherdukpens are more into dance and music and basically agriculturist.
		The people of Arunachal Pradesh have a tradition of artistic craftsmanship and sense of aesthetics manifested through a variety of essential part of the socio-cultural life of the people and these festivals are usually connected with agriculture to thank god or to pray for good harvest.
		Some of the important festivals are Mopin and Solung of the Adis, Lossar of the Monpas and Sherdukpens, Boori-Boot of the Hill Miris, Dree of the Apatanis, Sidonyi of Tagin, Nyokum of Nishis and Reh of Idu Mishmis.
	www.northeastindiatour.com /arunachal/index.html (626 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh-People, Education, Religion and Language-webindia123.com
		After the death of the father, the unmarried daughters live with their brothers who are responsible for giving them away in marriage.
		The Sherdukpens are also a small tribe inhabiting the southern part of the Bondila Range in the valleys of Tengapani river.
		Monogamy is the prevailing form of marriage among the Sherdukpens.
	www.webindia123.com /arunachal/People/people2.htm (326 words)

	Himalayan Mercantile - Vajrayana Buddhist Masks
		The Sherdukpens are closely related to the Monpa people and share many cultural attributes.
		The Sherdukpens are situated slightly south of the Monpa people, and like the Monpas, they are Vajrayana Buddhists.
		This style of mask is a very typical form of the classic Monpa and Sherdukpen cham dances, which take place at specified points in the Lunar year.
	www.himalayan-mercantile.com /masks/hmm106.html (159 words)

	People (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Sherdukpen houses are generally erected on substantial stone foundations.
		The Sherdukpens are agriculturist and practice both shifting and permanent farming.
		An interesting feature of Sherdukpen life is their annual migration during the winter months to Doimara and maintains their age-long relations with the plains.
	westkameng.nic.in /people.htm (1330 words)

	Miscellaneous Art and Crafts of Arunachal Pradesh
		The Sherdukpen The Khampa and the Monpa make masks which appear almost like real faces, while other represent birds and animals and some represent apes and men twisted mouths, women with goire to drive away the evil spirit.
		The masks are made of a single block of wood hollowed inside; holes are usually but not always, made for eyes and mouths; most masks are painted, but the older ones are generally found dark and discoloured.
		The Sherdukpens and the Monpas perform many kind of ritual masked dances of which Thutotdam is most fascinating.
	www.ignca.nic.in /craft201.htm (2672 words)

	Handicrafts, arunachal pradesh handicrafts, crafts, paintings, pottery, gems and jewelry.
		The Hill Miris, Adis, Monpas, Sherdukpens, Apatanis, Mishmis, Noctes, Wanchos Mishis and Tanga tribal group are especially dexterous in making fine, colourful and attractive cane and bamboo crafts.
		They are well known for their fine and colourful coats, shawls, sashes, carpets, bags and tapes (for tying around hats).
		The Monpas and Sherdukpens are well known as traditional silver smiths and even supply silver ornaments to other tribal groups – the Khowas, Mijis and Akas.
	www.indiaprofile.com /art-crafts/arunachalpradeshcrafts.htm (1313 words)

	Gurudongma Tours & Travels [Main] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A enchanting journey across the 4150 meters high Se-la, pass to the 350 years old Tawang Monastery A rare opportunity to explore nature, and the Buddhist lifestyles of the unique and remote Himalayan tribal culture of the Monpas, and sherdukpens.
		This region is endowed with natures bounty, ranging from subtropical river valleys to high Himalayan pastures, over 4500 meters in elevation, fringed by snow caps bordering Tibet.
		Arunachal offers a feast of flora, wildlife, and a variety of tribal cultures, including the Buddhist Monpa, and Sherdukpen tribals, of Tawang.
	www.gurudongma.com /arunachal/index.html (499 words)

	1Up India > India > Arunachal Pradesh > Variety in Culture in Arunachal Pradesh
		Three Cultural Groups broadly, the people may be divided into three cultural groups on the basis of their socio-refigious affinities.
		The Monpas and Sherdukpens of Tawang and West Kameng districts follow the lamaistic tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.
		Noted for their religious fervour, the villages of these communities have richly decorated Buddhist temples, locally called'Gompas'.Though largely agriculturists, practising terrace cultivation, many of these people are also pastoral and breed herds of yak and mountain sheep.
	www.1upindia.com /states/arunachalpradesh/culture.htm (557 words)

	RT slice1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The tribes such as the Monpas and Sherdukpens in Kameng and Tawang district, who came in contact with the Tibetans in the north, adopted Lamaism of the Buddhist faith while the Khamtis in Lohit district, who are an early migration from Thailand, practice Mahayana Buddhism.
		The dancers wear a mask, which has a human, animal, or bird face and, through their movements and gestures, depict a mythical story.
		Some of the important festivals are Mopin and Solung of Adis, Lossar of Monpas, Sherdukpens and Boori-Boot of the Hill Miris, Dree of the Apatanis, Sidonyi of Tagin, Nyokum of Nishis, Reh of Idu Mishmis etc.
	www.rhinotravels.com /Arunachal.html (2236 words)

	Major Industries of Arunachal Pradesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		the Sherdukpens and Monpas and also to some extent the Khowa, Aka and Miji group; the Membas, Khambas, the Khamtis and Singphos.
		The Sherdukpens and the Khamtis at one time were also renowned for silver work.
		The Apatani women wear nose plugs made of cane which are an exception with the other people of the territory.
	www.indiainbusiness.nic.in /indian-states/arunachal/majorindustry.htm (1620 words)

	Folk Dance Styles of India, Indian Classical Dance @ NewKerala.Com, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dressed in glittering costumes and armed with sticks and metal shields, apart from the bells being tied to their waists ringing, the gallant routs recreate the symbolic image of the ancient warriors.
		Bardo Chham is a fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens who form a small community in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh.
		In order to fight these evil forces, the Sherdukpens mask themselves representing the different animals and dance to the accompaniment of drums and cymbals.
	dance.newkerala.com /major-folk-dances.php (6300 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh
		They are easily recognized by their dress - a chuba or short cloak, made of coarse wool dyed red with madder.
		The Sherdukpens live south of the Bomdila Range, in the valleys of the Tengapani, and have close affinities with their Monpa neighbours.
		Traditionally Sherdukpen men wear a sword in a scabbard tucked into their waist or on a strap.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/war/arunachal-pradesh.htm (859 words)

	North East - State 1
		These include the Monpas and Sherdukpens of Bomdila and Tawang in West Kameng and the Membas (Siang).
		The Monpas are skilled weavers, traders and agriculturists who also make indigenous hand crafted paper from plants discovered amongst the deep jungles.
		The gentle Sherdukpens are reputed for their folk dances embellished by folk tales and religious themes.
	www.northeastofindia.com /states/arutribheri.htm (297 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Three Cultural Groups broadly, the people may be divided into three cultural groups on the basis of their socio-cultural affinities.
		The festivals are connected with agriculture and celebrated with ritualistic gaiety either to thank God for his providence or to pray for good harvests.
		Some of the important festivals are Mopin and Solung of Adis, Lossar of Monpas, Sherdukpens and Bboori-Boot of Hill Miris, Dree of Apantis, Si-donyi of Tagins, Nyokum of Nishis, Reh of Idu Mishimis etc. Animal sacrifice is a common ritual in most festivals.
	www.discoverne.com /ap_main.html (1173 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh Culture
		The Khowas (Bugun) occupy 7 villages in Teilga and Bichum valley in the neighbourhood of the Sherdukpens.
		The Puroiks (Sulungs) live mainly in the high altitudes of Kameng districts.
		The Sherdukpens live mainly in the two villages of Rupa and Shergaon in West Kameng district.
	www.maharashtraweb.com /ArunachalPradesh/ArunachalPradeshculture.htm (808 words)

	NEZCC - North East Zone Cultural Centre
		They are the greatest attraction of this beautiful land.
		The Monpas and Sherdukpens of Tawang and West Kameng district have richly decorated Buddhist temple, locally called ‘Gompas’.
		The Adis, Akas, Apatanis, Bangnis, Nishes, Mishmis, Mijis, Tangasas etc. who worship the Sun and Moon God largely have religious rituals and festivals that evoke nature deities.
	www.nezccindia.org /ArunachalPradesh/StateFestival.asp?State=Arunachal (1959 words)

	National Portal of India : Know India : State and UTs
		Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen, Nyishi, Apatani, Tagin, Hill Miri, Adi, Digaru-Mismi, Idu-Mishmi, Khamti, Miju-Mishmi, Nocte, Tangsa and Wancho.
		On 20 February 1987, it became the 24th state of the Indian Union.
		Some of the important festivals of the State are: Mopin and Solung of the Adis, Lossar of the Monpas and Boori-boot of the Hill Miris, Sherdukpens, Dree of the Apatanis, Si-Donyi of the Tagins, Reh of the ldu-Mishmis, Nyokum of the Nishs, etc. Animal sacrifice is a common ritual in most festivals.
	india.gov.in /knowindia/st_arunachal.php (499 words)

	Press Release : DIPR : Naharlagun: 14/03/06
		Addressing a mammoth gathering on the occasion as chief guest, Legislator Ngurang Pinch appreciated the rich cultural heritage of the Monpas and Sherdukpens of West Kameng and Tawang districts.
		He told that Monpas are hard working and maintained work culture despite living in high altitude.
		Earlier the DC, B. Gadi while speaking as the guest of honour expressed his happiness and pride over the traditional art and culture preserved by the Monpas and Sherdukpens.
	arunachalpradesh.nic.in /press/05-06/140306.htm (470 words)

	Welcome to Arunachal Pradesh, The land of the Rising Sun
		In appearance and way of life there is little to distinguish them from the Akas(Hrussos).
		The Sherdukpens live mainly in the two villages of Rupa and Shergaon in West Kameng district.They are divided into two classes, the Thongs and the Gheos.
		Their religion is an interesting blend of Buddhism and religious beliefs.
	www.arunachaltourism.com /people.htm (1006 words)

	FOLK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The natives display their cultural symbol by dressing up in furry costumes and performing this majestic masked dance.
		Bardo Chham (Arunachal Pradesh) A fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens - a small community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, Bardo Chham depicts the victory of good over evil.
		Chang Lo / Sua Lua (Nagaland) This dance of the chang tribe of Nagaland was performed to celebrate the victory over enemies in the earlier times.
	www.charkula.s5.com /custom3.html (2394 words)

	Baptist Bible Translators - BABEL
		Moving around also makes them difficult to evangelize, though some missionaries report the Bella are quite receptive to Christianity.
		Pray for the 1,200 Sherdukpen people of India.
		From their homes in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India, they have very little contact with the rest of the world.
	www.baptisttranslators.com /babel.htm (3359 words)

	Tsozum Tours & Travels :: Arunachal - General Information
		This religion is known as Donyi-Poto (which literally means sun and moon).
		Monpas and Sherdukpens in Kameng and Tawang districts, who came in contact with the Tibetans in the north, adopted Mahayana of the Buddhist faith, while the Khamptis in Lohit district practice Hinyana Buddhism.
		The other group, comprising Noctes and Wanchos in Tirap district still continue with their ancient beliefs and indigenous practices of worships with some traits of Hinduism (Vaishnavites).
	www.toursikkim.com /arunachal-tours/arunachal-general-information.asp (1143 words)

	RI Guide Info Blog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The tribal Monpa and Sherdukpen do keep historical records of the existence of local chiefdoms in the northwest as well.
		Northwestern parts of this area came under the control of the Monpa kingdom of Monyul, which flourished between 500 B.C. and 600 A.D. This region then came under the loose control of Tibet and Bhutan, especially in the Northern areas.
		Noite, Wancho, Tangsha, Singpho, Monpa, Sherdukpen and Aka.
	riverindia.com /RI_Blog/RI_Guides.php (6008 words)

	Buddhist Holidays India,Buddhist Holidays in India,India Buddhist Holidays,Buddhist Holiday Packages India
		The park is home to the Mithun or Indian bison and the rare White Winged Wood Duck, among the most endangered avian species in the
		In the morning travel to Bomdila (110 km), which is situated at a height of about 8000 feet and is inhabited by tribes - Monpa, Sherdukpen, Miji and Aka.
		Visit the Miji tribal village, Sherdukpen tribal village and monastery.
	www.spectrumtour.com /holidays-in-india/buddhist-holidays-india.htm (514 words)

	Arunachal Pradesh People, Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh
		These tribes have a certain distinct characteristic in language, dress and costume and have a rich cultural heritage.
		Some of the major Buddhist communities like the Mongpas and Sherdukpens of Bomdila and Tawang in West Kameng and the Membas (Siang) are located along the northern and eastern area.
		They also make the beautiful carpets, painted wooden vessels and silver articles.
	www.indovacations.net /english/ArunachalPradeshpeople.htm (925 words)

	Siriol Richards - Traditional Costume of Asia and Eastern Europe
		Illustrated with line drawings and fl and white plates.
		The small Sherdukpen tribe inhabits the kameng area in western Arunachal Pradesh.
		Their culture has some similarities with the Akas (see above) and they have also adopted Buddhist elements from the Monpa people who are in turn in close proximity to Bhutan.
	www.siriolr.freeserve.co.uk /india (1071 words)

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