Memba people
Total population | |
---|---|
5,000 (2011 census) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
India (Arunachal Pradesh) | |
Languages | |
Hindi | |
Religion | |
Buddhism |
The Memba are a people of Arunachal Pradesh. The Memba population is currently around four to five thousand. Local genealogies suggested that they came from Tibet and settled in the region several centuries ago.[1]
The Membas follow
Buddhist prayer flag or a string of small Buddhist prayer flags in front of every household. Festivals that are celebrated by the Memba include Losar and Choskar
.