The Culture Of Khasis
Khasis are the descendants of Mon-Khmer speakers who migrated probably
from Yunnan to Meghalaya, and thus they are of East Asian origin. Khasis
are a mix of Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Hindu castes. Most of the
Khasis follow the Presbyterian religion, Anglican, Catholic, or Ka Niam
Tynrai - the original Khasi Culture. They are similar in appearance to
their northern Mon-Khmer relatives, most notably the Palaung and Wa.
Khasis have different prayers and functions as per the clan they
follow. In most of the festivals Khasi Men wear the traditional
Khasi dress called Jymphong ( long dress which is sleevless and has
thongs in the front. The women however have a colorful dress with
several plates of clothing, golden crown with spikes and feathers on it.
Khasis practice shifting cultivation which they call JHUM
for their survival. The Kacharis have a peasent based economy. The trend
have occupational diversificaiton has also emerged among the Khasis.
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