Bugun

The Buguns or Khowa, are one of the earliest recognized schedule tribe (Earlier known as Khowa) of India, inhabiting Singchung Sub-Division of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. Their total Population as on 2014 are approximately 2000. The notable features of Buguns are reflected in their simple life and warm hospitality. Buguns are composed into several exogamous clans. Traditionally, the predominant occupation is agriculture supported with other allied activities like fishing and hunting, cattle rearing etc. Buguns have their own folklores, songs, dances, music and rituals. A rare bird, the Bugun liocichla, was named after the tribe.