Buguns have their own language, Kho-Bwa, facing endangerment due to younger generations adopting Hindi. However, their rich oral tradition keeps folklore, songs, and dances alive.
Buguns have their own language, Kho-Bwa, facing endangerment due to younger generations adopting Hindi. However, their rich oral tradition keeps folklore, songs, and dances alive.
Their primary occupation is Jhum cultivation, a sustainable form of slash-and-burn agriculture. They skillfully extract oil from a local tree called Chiblem and raise livestock for additional income.
The Bugun celebrate festivals like Diying Kho, marked by vibrant music, dance, and community feasts. A key figure in their rituals is the Phabi, a shamanic priest who acts as a bridge between the human world and the spirits.