The main tribes of Arunachal Pradesh are the Nishis. The Adi Miyongs, the Membas and the Khambas. Most of them hold on to their legends and the past through stories that they have memorized in verse.

The Nishis
The Nishis who practice agriculture and animal husbandry, stand out for their unique headdress of hornbill feathers.

The Adi Miyongs
The Adi Miyongs, who are mongloid in race, worship nature.

The Khambas and Membas
They are of Buddhist origin and have preserved records of their ancestry. They interact with othet tribes like the Tangins, Ashings and the Simnongs.