Hruso people

For the convenience of administration, the Aka people elects a chief, who often acts the role of the village headman.

Temporary huts, accommodated by young boys, are built near the field to guard the crops from the animals.

Drinks locally made from fermented maize and millet include Lao pani, Mingri and the Aarah.

[4] Centuries of Vaishnava and intermittent Tibetan influence from the Sherdukpen has shaped the Aka culture into its modern form.

[5] One of the most notable features of Aka arts is the Chinese design of the Jana flower, which can be often found on many of the indigenous haversacks.

It is a known legend that the Jana flower represents the commemorate an ancient Tibetan king, who was believed to have led his entire life through daily reincarnations.

It was also believed that he lived in an open giant palace that grew the Jana flowers every time the sun sets.

However, the interesting cane cap reaching three inches high inserted with two bird-feathers serves the highlight of the Aka costume.

For instance, veneration of the Assamese Hindu God, Hori Deo came as a result of the imprisonment of a local Aka king, Tagi Raja.