Chuak is the traditional Tripuri rice-beer, popular in

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. It is made by

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in water. It is usually drunk on social occasions of any Tripuri ceremony as a ritual. ''Chuak'' is offered to village elders on any occasion or celebration in a traditional Tripuri family.

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