SHOCKING - Not Men But Women Of This Tribe Are Allowed Multiple Weddings, Read More Facts

Khasi tribe is mainly found in the sate of Assam and the Khasi Jaintia hills in Meghalaya and in the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir. They are called by the different names such as Khasi Pahris, Khuchia, Kassi, Khashi and Khasa. Khasi forms the large part of the population in the state of Meghalaya.

The traditions of some Tribes are very surprising. One such tribe is "Khasi Tribbs". These tribes reside in mainland India's Meghalaya. This tribe is one of the few selected tribes, where women are women rather than men.

# This tribe is dominated by women. She can marry many men. Not only this, men have to live in their in-laws' house. However, in recent years many men have demanded a change in this practice. They say that they do not want to undermine women, but demand for equal rights. Women also gain supremacy in taking family decisions in this tribe. In this community, celebration is celebrated on the birth of a daughter, while the birth of a son is not so much joy.

# The youngest daughter in the Khasi community gets the highest share of heritage. For this reason, he has to take care of parents, unmarried siblings and property. The little daughter is said to be eaten. His house remains open to every relative.

# Khasis speak Khasi, which is an Austro- Asiatic language. It is the part of the Mon-Khmer group of languages. The Khasi men wears the long sleeveless coat known as Jymphong, which is without the collars. They also wear headgears or turbans. While the dress of Khasi women is mush complex with several pieces of cloths. Khasis also love wearing jewelery. They wear silver or gold crown on their head. Khasi men wear large earrings. Womens also different earrings which are circular or oval shaped. Both men and women gold and silver chains around their waists. Khasis have brown to light yellow skin. They have folds on their skin and have aquiline noses.

# Rice is the staple food of the Khasis. Apart from that they also take fish and meat. On the ceremonial occasions they love drinking Rice beer.

# Music plays an important part in the life of Khasis. The musical instruments of the Khasis include drums, guitars, flutes, wooden pipes, and metal cymbals. Khasis are also fond of dancing. Khasis are warm hearted people. They offer Kwai or the Beetle nut as the gesture of friendship on every visit. After marriage the groom comes to live at the brides house.