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All About The Brokpa Tribe Of India

Deep in Ladakh's Aryan Valley, the Brokpa tribe remains an enigma with their Indo-European features, ancient customs and unique traditions. As modernity seeps in, they grapple with cultural preservation, tourism influences and more

Scenes from a traditional Brokpa tribe dance Photo: kritikasinghbisen/instagram
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Tucked away subtly in the untamed landscape of Ladakh, towered by the Himalayan peaks and enshrouded in its cold winds, there reside a people whose existence burst forth recently among curious folks as intriguing as it is enigmatic. The Brokpa tribe, living in the Aryan valley region, have piqued interest of folks ranging from tourists to anthropologists, scholars and more. It is owing to the tribe's vibrant culture, distinctive look and time-tested customs that the Brokpa people have made innumerable headlines in the recent years.

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