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Category:	Cultures and Community
Created:	Jun 21, 2005
Type:	Public
Members:	109
Owner:	Prakash Rai
Language:	English
Country:	United States of America

The Rai belongs to the Kiranti group. They are also known as Khambu . They have been scattered mainly in Eastern Nepal. The population of the Rai is 635151 (2.79%). They are divided into different clan groups: Bantawa,Thulung, Chyamlung,Khaling etc. Their religion is Kiranti and they have their own language. More than 30 languages are spoken by different clan groups. Agriculture is their main occupation. Rai youths are brave and courageous and are recruited in British and Indian armies. They love ornaments. Aarakha, a kind of liquor, is culturally very important. Sakela (Chandi Dance) celebrated in Chandi Purnima is popular in their community. Yele, Dhol and Jhyamta are their important musical instruments.