Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the country,it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi);and the seventh-least populous state with a population of 36.71 lakh. It is bordered by Assam and Mizoram to the east and by Bangladesh to the north,south and west. Tripura is divided into 8 districts and 23 sub-divisions,where Agartala is the capital and the largest city in the state. Tripura has 19 different tribal communities with a majority Bengali population. Bengali,English and Kokborok are the state's official languages.
A sari is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent,that consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a robe,with one end attached to the waist,while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole (shawl),sometimes baring a part of the midriff. It may vary from 4.1 to 8.2 metres in length,and 60 to 120 centimetres in breadth,and is form of ethnic wear in India,Pakistan,Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,and Nepal. There are various names and styles of sari manufacture and draping,the most common being the Nivi style. The sari is worn with a fitted bodice also called a choli and a petticoat called ghagra,parkar,or ul-pavadai. It remains fashionable in the Indian Subcontinent today.
The dhoti,also known as veshti,mardani,chaadra,dhontar,jaiñboh &panchey,is a type of sarong,fastened in between the legs in a manner that it outwardly resembles trousers,sometimes loose but other tighter fittings are worn as well. It is a lower garment forming part of the folk costume for men in the Indian subcontinent. The dhoti is fashioned out of a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth,usually around 4.5 metres (15 ft) long,wrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted,either in the front or the back.
A sarong or a sarung is a large tube or length of fabric,often wrapped around the waist,worn in Southeast Asia,South Asia,Western Asia,Northern Africa,East Africa,West Africa,and on many Pacific islands. The fabric often has woven plaid or checkered patterns,or may be brightly colored by means of batik or ikat dyeing. Many modern sarongs have printed designs,often depicting animals or plants. Different types of sarongs are worn in different places in the world,notably the lungi in the Indian subcontinent and the izaar in the Arabian Peninsula.
Clothing in India varies with the different ethnicities,geography,climate,and cultural traditions of the people of each region of India. Historically,clothing has evolved from simple garments like kaupina,langota,achkan,lungi,sari,to rituals and dance performances. In urban areas,western clothing is common and uniformly worn by people of all social levels. India also has a great diversity in terms of weaves,fibers,colors,and the material of clothing. Sometimes,color codes are followed in clothing based on the religion and ritual concerned. The clothing in India also encompasses a wide variety of Indian embroidery,prints,handwork,embellishments,and styles of wearing clothes. A wide mix of Indian traditional clothing and western styles can be seen in India.
Kokborok is a Tibeto-Burman language of the Indian state of Tripura and neighbouring areas of Bangladesh. Its name comes from kok meaning "verbal" and borok meaning "people" or "human",It is one of the ancient languages of Northeast India.
Khumulwng is a town in the West Tripura district in the Indian state of Tripura. It is the headquarters and the largest town of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
The Tripuri,are a Tibeto-Burman-speaking ethnic group of Northeast Indian state of Tripura. They are the descendants of the inhabitants of the Twipra/Tripura Kingdom in North-East India and Bangladesh. The Tripuri people through the Manikya dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Tripura for many years until the kingdom joined the Indian Union on 15 October 1949.
The Dances of Tripura refer to several forms of folk dance performed in the state of Tripura in northeastern India. These dances are performed by the Tripuri and Mog peoples,during annual regional celebrations,such as sowing and harvesting festivals.
Debbarma is one of the clans of Tripuri community,predominantly in state of Tripura,India and Bangladesh who speak Kokborok,a Tibeto-Burman language.
Reang is a Tripuri clan of the Indian state of Tripura. The Reangs can be found all over the Tripura state in India. However,they may also be found in Assam and Mizoram. They speak the Kokborok language which is known as Kaubru in Reang dailect.
Uchoi is one of Tripuri clan lives in Tripura state of India and Bangladesh. They are mainly dwelling in the Gomati and the South Tripura districts of Tripura state of India.In Bangladesh,they live in Bandarban Hill District along with other tribes. They speak the language Kokborok which is of Tibeto-Burmese and their dialect is similar with Reang tribe. According to the folk tales,Uchois and Reangs are of same origin.
The Tripuri culture of North-East India has many distinctive features.
Tripuris have their own traditional dresses. This type of dress is similar to that of the rest of the North-East Indian people,but the pattern and design is totally different.
Pakaian is the term for clothing in Malaysia's national language. It is referring to things to wear such as shirts,pants,shoes etc. Since Malaysia is a multicultural nation:Malay,Chinese,Indian and hundreds of other indigenous groups of Malay peninsula and Borneo,each has its own traditional and religious articles of clothing all of which are gender-specific and may be adapted to local influences and conditions. Previously,traditional clothes were worn daily. However,by excluding Baju Melayu,Baju Kurung many are now only worn on special occasions such as marriage ceremonies and cultural events.
Mekhela Sador is a traditional Assamese sarong traditionally worn by Assamese women.
The culture of Tripura is distinct and a bit similar to other people of Northeast India. However like Assam,Manipur,Burma and Southeast Asia culture of Tripura is characterized in small portion where people live in plain and hill areas. Tripura is a state in North East India. In the 2001 census of India,Bengalis represented almost 70% of the population and the Tripuri population comprised 30% of Tripura's population. The Tripuri population comprises some clans and ethnic groups with diverse languages and cultures. The largest native group was the Tripuri who had a population of 543,848 in 2001 census,representing 16.99% of the state population and 54.7% of the scheduled tribe population. The other group of people in order of decreasing population were Chakma (6.5%),Halam (4.8%),Mog (3.1%),Munda,Kuki tribes and Garo Hajong. Bengali is the most spoken language,due to the dominance of Bengali people in the state. Kokborok (Tripuri/Tiprakok) is a common language among Tripuris and lingua franca in Tripura. Several other languages belonging to Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan families are spoken by the different tribe
The national costume of Indonesia is the national costume that represents the Republic of Indonesia. It is derived from Indonesian culture and Indonesian traditional textile traditions. Today the most widely recognized Indonesian national costumes include batik and kebaya,although originally those costumes mainly belong within the island of Java and Bali,most prominently within Javanese,Sundanese and Balinese culture. Since Java has been the political and population center of Indonesia,folk costume from the island has become elevated into national status.
Clothing in Myanmar varies depending on the ethnicity,geography,climate and cultural traditions of the people of each region of Myanmar (Burma). The most widely recognized Burmese national costume is the longyi,which is worn by both males and females nationwide. Burmese clothing also features great diversity in terms of textiles,weaves,fibers,colours and materials,including velvet,silk,lace,muslin,and cotton.
Buisu is the new year festival of Tripuri people in Bangaldesh and Indian state of Tripura.
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