The IDU-MISHMI is a major sub-tribe of Mishmi group. Their brethren tribes are namely the DIGARU-MISHMI (TARAONS) and the MIJU-MISHMI (KAMANS). They inhabit the Lohit district, Dibang Valley district and Lower Dibang Valley district. They are of mongoloid stock and speak the Tibeto-Burman language.
The Idu Mishmi is one of the two major tribes of the district. The Idu Mishmis can be distinctively identified among other tribal groups of Arunachal Pradesh by their typical hairstyle, distinctive costumes and artistic patterns embedded on their clothes.
Festivals
The main festivals are Solung (1st September), Etor (15 May) and Aaran (7 March), which are celebrated for days together. Animals like Mithun and Pig are sacrificed, birds and wild animals are hunted and also huge quantities of local rice beer prepared and consumed. Feasts are hosted, offerings made to deities. Relatives, neighbors, friends and guests are entertained with utmost hospitality. Songs and dances are performed for nights together.
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary is located to the northeast of Anini the headquarters of the Upper Dibang Valley district and covers an area of 4149.00 Sq.km. The tribe inhabiting around the sanctuary is Idu Mishmi. The major festival is Reh.
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