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Samsara and Bob,
I will be more than happy to promote “Manange†as a distinct group. There is no reason for me not to. It actually helps the point I am making. So I am glad you made the remarks.
However, I would like to alert you that not just the government’s agency NFDIN, but also the independent organization NEFIN (Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, Chairperson: Mr. Pasang Sherpa, VC: Mr. Wangdabi Bhote) does not enlist “Manange†as a separate group.
So you might want to talk to NEFIN folks !
Contact:
http://www.nefin.org.np/contact-us/executive-committee
Here is NEFIN’s complete list of IPs:
http://www.nefin.org.np/indigenous-nationalities/
69 Indigenous Groups:
| Himali Indigenous People : Bahra Gaunle, Bhutia/Bhote, Byasi, Dolpo, Lhomi (Shingsaba), Marphali Thakali, Mugali, Sherpa, Siyar (Chumba), Tangbe, Thakali, Tin Gaule Thakali (Yhulkosompaimhi), Tokpegola (Dhokpya), Walung |
| Pahadi Indigenous People: Baramu, Bhujel, Chepang, Chhantyal, Dura, Free (Phree), Gurung, Hayu, Jirel, Kushbadia (Kuhbadia), Kusunda, Larke (Nupriba), Lepcha, Limbu, Magar, Newar, Pahari, Rai, Sunuwar, Surel, Tamang, Thami, Yakkha, Yolmo |
| Inner Terai Indigenous People: Bote, Danuwar, Darai, Kumal, Majhi, Raji, Raute |
| Terai Indigenous People: Dhanuk, Dhimal, Gangai, Jhangad, Kisan, Meche (Bodo), Rajbanshi (Koch), Satar (Santhal), Tajpuria, Tharu |
And here is, the description of “Bhutia/Bhote†people;
http://www.nefin.org.np/indigenous-nationalities/himalayan-in/20
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