Description:
The Chingpans are a people who live in the Chingpang valley in the eastern Himalayas. They are a Tibeto-Burman-speaking people who are believed to be descendants of the ancient kingdom of Arakan. The Chingpans are believed to have migrated to their present location in the late eighteenth century. They are now a minority group in their homeland. The Chingpans are known for their intricate traditional embroidery and for their skill in making traditional weapons and tools.
