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9 Mindblowing Wedding Facts Of ‘Khasi’ Tribe From Meghalaya

Meghalaya is situated in Northeast India

 There are many tribes living in harmony with nature. 

The three major tribes of Meghalaya include Khasia, Garo and Jaintia. 

They were the first tribes to establish their own kingdoms prior to the British arrived. 

The Khasi tribe was among the first tribes to settle in Meghalaya.

 They came from Myanmar and then settled in East of Assam.

 Khasi is the biggest population of the Meghalaya Wedding. 

Let's find out some fascinating details about the Khasi tribe from Meghalaya

Tea and rice in a bowl in the early morning hours:

Do you see rice and tea? It's the Khasi tribe's favorite breakfast.

 A cup of tea in red is served with sugar and a bowl of rice.

 For a complete dinner, they'll need two pieces of pork or chicken.

Utilize stones instead of loofas for cleaning your bathroom.

Loofas are extremely popular and are used in every bathroom to bathe. 

Loofas aren't used by the Meghalayans. However they do make use of special soaps for bathing which are only available in the Umngot River Dawki. 

The Meghalayans prefer to wash their bodies using stones prior to taking bath.

Friendships with Kwai:

Kwai is a symbol of friendship or a new relationship. Kwai is a mix of Arcai nuts and betel leaf. 

It is pure and beautiful form.

English is their language that is communicable.

English is the second first language.

It is widely used to communicate with and interact with all groups of society.

 Hindi, which is more prevalent in other regions of India, isn't widely spoken in India.

The Duitara

Khasis are known for their traditional musical instrument that is the two-stringed Duitara. 

Music is a vital part of their daily life. To express joy and emotions music, dancing and singing are enjoyed by all.

Meghalayan Wedding :

Every state has its own distinct culture and the wedding rituals that it follows. 

The khasi tribe of Meghalaya has its own unique wedding method of wedding. Let's look at the intriguing rituals of the khasis.

Women:

The Khasi women are gorgeous, with their red and pink cheeks. 

Jainkyrshah is a method to honor males and elders.

Live in Relatives:

Khasis do not believe in being married.

It's not common.

 You've probably been told about the possibility of a Khasi wedding however, it must be expensive and large. Engagements are typically the next stage.

 It can only be done with the approval of both parents. Couples can be happy in a live-in relationship and not have to tie the sacred knot. 

The tribe was tolerant of live-in relationships even before the Indian law was enacted.

Women Rule

In this country, women enjoy an advantage over males. 

Since there aren't any marriages and when childbirth happens men go on leave and relocate to another place.

The mother is responsible for her child on her own. Khasis believe that the very first child given to a woman is an act of God.

They birth however, the child has no father identity.

Law of Inheritance:

Meghalaya is the only Indian country where the inheritance of ancestral property is passed to daughters, not sons, is the sole one.

The whole property is transferred to the younger sister, and she is responsible for the siblings as well as all ancestral property.

 Mothers can give the property to her younger sibling, or adopt a woman similar to her daughter-in-laws.