The Apatani, a unique indigenous tribal community residing in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, has a rich history and culture that has been passed down through generations orally. Despite the absence of written records, oral Apatani traditions clearly tell the story of their migration from Northern Subansiri and Siang region. Their origin can be traced back to Mudo Suppung which is modern day Tibeto China following the course of Kurung and Kumey rivers. Today, Apatani primarily lives in Ziro Valley in the Lower Subansiri district. They speak Tani language, which belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family with influences from Tibeto-Burman languages.
An Old Apatani Women at Hari village: Ziro Valley : Arunachal Pradesh
Despite the winds of change, the Apatani people have managed to preserve their customs and traditions. However, they have also embraced modernity in a way that does not dilute their cultural identity. One of the most prominent examples of this is the tradition of facial tattoos and nose plugs, known as yaping hurlo, originated as a means
