Monpa (Especially, Bhut Monpa/Sartang)and Mijis. Buguns of Wanghoo and Dikhiyang had very close affinity with Monpa (Especially, Bhut Monpa/Sartang). Even Inter-Marriage among most of the clans of both the tribes are tabooed. Irrespective of their tribes they considered them as their own brothers. Buguns of Singchung village have maintained very good relations with Sherdukpens since from the time immemorial. Like Buguns of Wanghoo/Dikhiyang intermarriages among some of the clans irrespective of their tribes are restricted as they consider them as their brothers and sisters. Even in religious aspects most of the Buguns of Singchung areas are influenced by Sherdukpen's Mahayana cult of Buddhism. Further Buguns of Lichini, Ramu, Chitu and Kaspi area have very close brotherly relations with Akas (Hrusso)during early days. And Buguns bordering Miji (Sajalong) territories have also maintained good rapport with them like Buguns of Ditching and Bichom valley. Active organisations working for the community ABS- All Bugun (Khowa) Society. An apex (Socio-Cultural) decision making body of Bugun Society. Formerly known as ABYA-All Bugun Youth Association. ABSU- All Bugun (Khowa) Students Union. A community based student's organization. Besides these, we will find many other NGOs working actively in some specific areas within Bugun territory like:- BWS- Bugun Welfare Society, Mt. Siphang Society etc. Art Forms & Music Gasyo-Syo Gasyo-Syo which literally simply mean "To Dance" or "Lets Dance", is a popular dance form of Bugun (Khowa) Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. There are many forms of Gasyo-Syo like Gek, Gidingdak etc. It is performed usually at every festive occasion like birth, marriage ceremonies and festivals like Pham Kho Sowai. Bugun Music and dances are accompanied by traditional musical instruments like Thabam (Drum), Khenkhyap (Clappers), Beeyen (a single stringed fiddle), Gong (Mouth Organ made by bamboo & a string) and various types of Fly (Flute). Some popular Music Albums are: 1. Oye (Audio). 2. Guiteh Bugundua (Audio). 3. Charit Lue Khung (Audio). References Bibliography ArunachalFront.info (archived) EchoofArunachal.com (archived) External links Endangered Languages Tribal Village Councils of Arunachal Pradesh Bugun Tribe LINGUISTIC AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESOURCES FOR THE BUGUN Bugun Language Guide Trip Report : Eastern Himalayas (including Eagle's Nest Wildlife Sanctuary) Ethnologue profile Scheduled Tribes of India Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh West Kameng district Buddhist communities of India Donyi-Polo communities