A Village That Whistles: Inside Meghalaya’s Super Unique Hamlet Where Every Person’s Name Has A Special Tune
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A village in Meghalaya where people never call names but whistle tunes. Discover Kongthong’s musical identity tradition, Khasi culture, food, and matrilineal way of life.
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Hidden in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills, Kongthong is crowned as the “Whistling Village of India.” Here, people never call each other by name; instead, they prefer musical tones that echo across hills and valleys. This way of calling turns everyday conversation into a melody, making the village one of the most unique cultural spaces in India. (Image-Canva)
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