The society of Rai

          The society of Rai belongs with the Limbu and Yakha. They are the member of a large group known as the Kirant people. The ancient history and archeology of Nepal indicates that they had a long dynastic rule in the Kathmandu valley until the second century. The Rai people are Tibeto – burman. They speak their own language. An anthropological and linguistic study indicates that the RAi society consists of a group of people speaking mutually unintelligible language. Rai are divided tnto several clans and sub clans with their settlements near one another. They celebrate various festivals with dance liquor and meats. The Rai people have long been recognized as one of the communities, most skilled in martial arts. They are changing quickly due to education and mobility.  Their traditional values and customs are changing because of the mass media, radio and television.