Syangtan

The Buddhist Syangtans belong to the Panch Gaunle confederation. They live in the village of Syang situated in the middle of Tukuche and Jomsom of Mustang District. There are 596 syangtans (96 households) in Syang village and about 25 families have been migrated to Jomsom, Pokhara, butwal and Kathmandu. They, like Thintans, are also similar to Thakalis. They are divided into the sub-clans of Sakar, Syangten, Pasing, San, Chi, Jhisin, Kya and Shren Phobe. Girls are eloped for marriage in this community. This arrangement is called Raholiboba. Their language is akin to the language of Thintan and Chimtan. Mostly traders, Syangtans are also engaged in farming and horticulture.