From hillside farms to modern careers: Explore the traditions and transformations shaping the Tanchangya people in the Chittagong Hills.
Exploring the Rich Culture of the Tanchangya
From hillside farms to modern careers: Explore the traditions and transformations shaping the Tanchangya people in the Chittagong Hills. Let's paint a picture of the Tanchangya people, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Imagine rolling hills draped in emerald, green, the air alive with the sounds of nature – this is their home. Ranked fifth among Bangladesh's indigenous groups in the 2001 census, with a population of around 31,164, the Tanchangya are scattered across Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachari districts, as well as pockets in Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. Their reach extends beyond Bangladesh too, with communities thriving in the southeastern parts of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur in India, and even in Myanmar's Arakan region. Language and Clans Belonging to the vast family of the Mongoloid people, the Tanchangya speak a language that echoes the ancient tongues of Pali, Prakrit, and early Bengali, all woven together. Interest…
