Galo, a small tribal community in
Arunachal Pradesh, inhabits the
Lower Dibang Valley,
West Siang and
East Siang districts. It is a sub group of the
Adis.
Galos follow patriarchy system and the father is the head of the family. Even though the families are nuclear, they accommodate old parents. The people respect marriage, priests and religion. Bride wealth, which mainly includes mithan (a species of cattle), pig, dry fish and brass bowls, is paid in marriages. Widow re-marriage is allowed. Galo villages are ruled by a village headman, selected by the village council called Keba.
The main festival of the tribe is Mopin, a fesitval celebrated in the month of April, for acquiring prosperity and wealth. Popir, generally performed by girls, with a lead singer, and Erap are the main dances of the Galo.
