Detail Factual Overview

Religion & Culture

• Major Religion: Christianity (~87%) – predominantly Presbyterian and Baptist denominations
• Others: Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism
• Festivals:
  • Chapchar Kut – Spring festival after jhum (shifting cultivation) clearing
  • Mim Kut – Harvest festival
  • Pawl Kut – Winter festival of thanksgiving
• Cultural Traits: Rich folk music, dance (Cheraw bamboo dance, Khuallam), colorful traditional attire