Hill Miri are a native tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. They are spread in Upper subansiri and Kamle districts. The Term "Hill Miri" was given by the British Administration to distinguish between the "Plain Miri" of Assam and the "hill Miri" of Arunachal Pradesh. They speak a Tibeto-Burman language, but the exact origin of their language is disputeu. The festival celebrated with enormous pomp and gaiety is BooriBoot-yullo and is celebrated on 6 February. The rituals of these festivals are carried out by the community priests which include chanting of hymns and sacrificing animals viz. mithun, goat, chicken, pig etc., and serving of local brew to attendees. The traditional attires of gents include Lenin clothwrapped over the body covering the upper portion of the body up to the knees, headgear includes a cap made of cane which has a strap of bearskin attached anteriorly. The male carries a machete and a knife shoved inside a bamboo sheath wrapped with animal furs. The ladies wear includes a blouse and a long cloth wrapped around the waist with a beautiful piece of art knitted on it. The Tribe are agriculturalist and primarily grow crops such as Dagam, Temi, Mekung, Takie and a host of green leafy vegetables. Jhum cultivation was dominant among the tribe but over the course of time have started adopting WRC gradually. They grow millets especially to prepare local brew, also made from the rice, which is very popular among members of the community and other tribes as well. The brew is served in plenty on occasions like festival, marriage, parties etc. The Hill Miri tribe was Adopted by the Nyishi community in early 21st Century after a lot of pre-longed successful meeting among community leader, technocrats, officers, students leader and general public, Due to its similarities in Language and culture. Thereby the end of the era of the hill Miri Identity and therefore today known as Nyishi. The Term Hill Miri is now abolished by the Govt. Of Arunachal Pradesh, Hence Claiming the word to be Inappropriate and Unacceptable by any means.
