Tiprasa

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Tiprasa are the indigenous ethnic people of the Indian state of Tripura, known for their distinct Tibeto-Burman language, culture, and traditions.

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Tiprasa canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf indigenous people
alsoCalled Tripuri people
artForm bamboo handicrafts
traditional weaving
autonomousRegion Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council
country India
culture distinct from Bengali culture
demographicStatusInTripura major indigenous community
ethnolinguisticGroup Tibeto-Burman
festival Buisu
Garia Puja
Kharchi Puja
governedBy customary laws
heritage Tibeto-Burman cultural heritage
historicalKingdom Kingdom of Tripura
indigenousTo Northeast India
Tripura
language Kokborok
languageFamily Tibeto-Burman languages
locatedIn Tripura
politicalMovement demand for greater autonomy in Tripura
populationDistribution concentrated in hilly areas of Tripura
primaryState Tripura
recognizedAs Scheduled Tribe in India
region Northeast India
religion Christianity
Hinduism
indigenous beliefs
scriptUsed Bengali script
Latin script
selfDesignation Tiprasa
socialStructure clan-based
traditionalDance Hojagiri
traditionalDress Rignai
Rikutu
Risa
traditionalEconomy agriculture
shifting cultivation
traditionalFood fermented fish dishes
rice-based cuisine
traditionalHousing bamboo houses
traditionalInstrument drums
flutes
traditionalMusic folk songs
traditionalReligion Hindu practices
animism

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Tripuri people alternateName Tiprasa
Tripuri selfDesignation Tiprasa
Tiprasa selfDesignation Tiprasa