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Children of the Lisu and Singpho communities in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are named according to the order they are born in the family.
Incorporating numbers into names, the names may also help identifying the clan a person belongs to
Lisu and Singpho communities
The Lisu and Singpho communities are indigenous tribes inhabiting the hilly regions of Southeast Asia.
Both groups share some cultural similarities and a common linguistic root.
Even though they have distinct traditions and identities.
The Lisu are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group primarily found in China's Yunnan province, along with Myanmar, Thailand, and India.
In India, they are concentrated in Arunachal Pradesh, with a population of around 5,000.
Interestingly, the Lisu have a unique tradition of using numbered names.
This practice is not as common among the Singpho.
The Singpho are another Tibeto-Burman ethnicity inhabiting a broader region than the Lisu.
They are spread across 27 countries, including China's Yunnan province, Myanmar, and parts of Northeast India.
The Singpho language shares some similarities with Lisu, but has also diverged over time.
Both the Lisu and Singpho communities have rich cultural heritages.
With vibrant festivals, traditional dress, and unique musical instruments.
They are known for their agricultural skills and their deep connection to their lands.
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