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Returning to move forward: How the Biate revisit their past to shape their future

'In Meghalaya, a state known for its matrilineal traditions, the Biate community stands out for its patrilineality, distinct way of life, language, food and architecture. ‘The Biate are one of a kind,’ a friend from Saipung, a large Biate village in East Jaintia, proudly told me. Nestled in and around the Saipung Reserve Forest – Meghalaya’s oldest notified reserve – the Biate community is rediscovering who they are while navigating systemic challenges.'

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Anna Notsu

Date

14 February 2025

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