Memba people
People of Arunachal Pradesh, India
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The Memba are a people of Arunachal Pradesh. The Memba population is currently around four to five thousand. Local genealogies suggested that they came from Tibet and settled in the region several centuries ago.[1]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 5,000 (2011 census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 India (Arunachal Pradesh) | |
| Languages | |
| Memba | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism |
The Membas follow Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhism and have their own script, Hikor, which is derived from the Tibetan script.[2] In every village, there is a small Gompa presided by a Buddhist Lama. As devout Buddhists, they follow all the intricate details of rituals of Buddhist puja, hoisting at least a Buddhist prayer flag or a string of small Buddhist prayer flags in front of every household. Festivals that are celebrated by the Memba include Losar and Choskar.