LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 15:5 May 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
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Culture and Worldview of Ollo Tribal People Group

Suluveyi Rhakho, Ph.D.
E. Sudhir Isaiah, Ph.D.

Abstract

This paper discusses the culture and worldview of Ollo tribal group living in north-eastern region of India and in Myanmar.

Key words: Ollo people group, north-eastern India, Myanmar

The Land and Its People

The Ollos live in two distinct countries. They are settled in the adjoining hill tracts of extreme north-eastern part of India, Arunachal Pradesh or NEFA, known as North-East Frontier Area, and Myanmar (Burma). So far, the size of the area could not be measured due to distinct national complexities, and as a result it is unknown to us. Even though they live in two distinct countries, they know each other, share their common interests, and help each other. As they are of the same blood, they maintain a close relationship. It is a very interesting thing to note that the international boundary cannot part their matrimonial, fraternal, clannish, and social relationships between them. They speak the same dialect, practice the same religion, and follow the same traditions and customs. Through a personal interview with Moben, it is learnt that about 30 per cent of the villages of Ollo tribal group live in Indian region while almost 70 per cent of them live in Myanmar region today (Moben, Personal Interview, March 22, 2009).

The following are some of the major rivers in this region - Chineuku, Jopu, Barap, Shumhau, Shumna, Hatnam and Jonneu. These rivers serve as important means for fishing and livelihood. Also, Shilom, Loongvi, Benkhon, Wakkhoolom, Pongkang, Mangyang are some of the major mountain peaks.

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Suluveyi Rhakho, Ph.D.
rhakho72@gmail.com

E. Sudhir Isaiah, Ph.D.
President
Bethany International University
Singapore
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