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List Of Traditional Naga Festivals
The various Naga people, Naga ethnic groups have their own distinct festivals. List The group-specific festivals are: Inter–ethnic festivals To promote inter-group interaction, the Government of Nagaland has organized the annual Hornbill Festival since 2000. Other inter-tribe festivals are Lui Ngai Ni and Naga New Year Festival. See also * List of traditional Naga games and sports References {{Reflist Festivals in Nagaland, Festivals in Manipur, Lists of festivals in India, Naga Nagaland-related lists, Festivals Naga-related lists, Festivals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga People
Nagas are various Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups native to northeastern India and northwestern Myanmar. The groups have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority of population in the Indian state of Nagaland and Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar (Burma); with significant populations in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India; Sagaing Region and Kachin State in Myanmar. The Nagas are divided into various List of Naga ethnic groups, Naga ethnic groups whose numbers and populations are unclear. They each speak distinct List of Naga languages, Naga languages often unintelligible to the others, but all are loosely connected to each other. Etymology The present day Naga people have historically been referred to by many names, like "Noga" or "Naka" by the inhabitants of the Ahom kingdom in what is now considered as Assam which means "people with pierced ears", "Hao" by Meitei people of Imphal Valley and "Nakas" by Bamar people, Burmese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ao Naga
The Aos are a major Naga ethnic group native to Mokokchung District of Nagaland in Northeast India. Their main territory is from Tsüla (Dikhu) Valley in the east to Tsürang (Disai) Valley in the west in Mokokchung District. The Ao Nagas refer to themselves as ''Aoer'', which means "those who came" from across the Dikhu river. They were the first Nagas to embrace Christianity, and by virtue of this development, the Aos availed themselves of the Western education that came along with Christianity. In the process the Aos pioneered among the Nagas in many fields. Christianity first entered into the Ao territory when an American Baptist missionary, Edward Winter Clark, reached an Ao village called Molungkimong in 1872.According to Edwin W. Clark's accounts, when he first set foot in Mulong village in 1872, Mulong, which was under the protectorate of Chungtia, had to seek permission from the latter for his stay which was promptly allowed by Chungtia village. Subsequently, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poumai Naga People
The Poumai people, also known as the Poumai Naga, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group that inhabit the Northeast Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland. The Poumai predominantly live in the Senapati District of Manipur, though there are villages in Nagaland state and one in Ukhrul district. The Poumai mainly live in 100 villages that have been broadly divided into three blocks: Paomata, Lepaona and Chilivai. The Poumai speak their own language, Poula Poula is an Angami-Pochuri language that is predominantly spoken by the Poumai Naga people in Senapati district in Manipur and Phek district in Nagaland, India. The language of Chingjaroi is also closely related to Poula but is distinct. A ..., and are generally Christian. References External links *https://web.archive.org/web/20140427005532/http://poumainaga.com/wiki/poumai-naga-tribe/ *https://web.archive.org/web/20140427005529/http://poumainaga.com/wiki/poumaipedia/poumai-villages/ *https://web.archive.org/web/201108250 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakhesang
The Chakhesangs are a major Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. Chakhesangs were previously known as the former Eastern Angami, now recognized as a separate ethnic group. The name "Chakhesang" was created as an acronym from the names of three ethnic groups: the Chakrü (Chokri), Khezha (Kuzhami) and Southern Sangtam (now separately known as Pochury). Most of the villages fall within Phek District of Nagaland. Two Chakhesang villages ( Jessami and Soraphung/Krowemi) are located in the Ukhrul District Ukhrul district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/) is an administrative district of the state of Manipur in India with its headquarters at Ukhrul. The Ukhrul district has a long history dating back to the 1920s when it wa ... of Manipur. Notable personalities The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Chakhesang community. Chokri * Zhokhoi Chüzho (b. 1984), Actor * Küzholuzo Nienü (b. 1966), P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angami Naga
The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They predominantly inhabit the Kohima District, Chümoukedima District Chümoukedima (), previously spelled Chumukedima, formerly known as Samaguting, is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated on the left bank of the Chathe and with its surrounding area that ... and Dimapur District of Nagaland. The Angamis are divided into four regions namely Chakhro Angami, Northern Angami, Southern Angami and Western Angami. The now separated Chakhesangs were previously known as the Eastern Angamis. Culture Cuisine '' Galho'' is a popular Angami cuisine made from a mixture of rice, Himalayan knotweed, vegetables, and meats (pork or beef), etc. Religion Majority of Angami Naga follow the Christian faith whilst only 1% follow animism. Festivals Sekrenyi The Angamis celebrate a ten-day festival called ''Sekrenyi''. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Te–l Khukhu
''Te–l Khukhu'' is an annual festival held in Viswema, Nagaland, India on the 13th of ''Chünyi'' (July). It is celebrated by the sharing of food and particularly associated with young women.Sothu, Neithono.: ''Resurgence'', 2013. Viswema Students' Union. Viswema. pp. 36–37. Legend One day a young woman saw a ripe millet plant (''othsü bo'') in the middle of a large pond (''zabe''). She sent a squirrel (''teli'') to pluck an ear for her, but the squirrel did not return. Then she sent a parrot (''oka''), but the bird instead started eating the millet. Finally, the woman asked a toad (''te–l'') to help, and the toad brought her an ear of millet. In gratitude, she promised the toad a serving of millet every year. Thus the Toad Serving (''Te–l Khukhu'') festival came into being. Millet remains a very important ingredient in the preparation of festival food. Customs Celebrations start with the collection of wildflowers by young women to decorate a chosen house (''chokrwu'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekrenyi
''Sekrenyi'', also known as ''Sokre-n'' and ''Phousanyi'', is a major annual festival of the Angami Nagas, among the many festivals held by them, in the northeast Indian state of Nagaland. It is observed for ten days from the 25th day of the Angami calendar month of "''Kezei''" (usually corresponding to 25 February in the Gregorian calendar) under the auspices of the Angami Public Organisation in association with many other organizations and the state government. It is a "purification festival" held to wash off all past sins. The objective of the festival is to renew and "make holy" by cleansing the "body and the soul" of the village as a whole, and to bring forth unity among all communities of Nagaland. It also marks initiation of young people to adulthood and is considered an "identity marker of the Angami". The Christian converts among the tribals have gradually rejected these rituals. Details ''Sekrenyi'' is a compound word formed by ''Sekre'' meaning "sanctification" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rengma
The Rengma Naga are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian states of Nagaland and Assam. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Rengmas in Nagaland stands at 62,951 and the population of Rengmas in Assam is around 22,000. Tseminyü district, Tseminyü District is the headquarters of the Rengmas in Nagaland and the headquarters of the Rengmas in Assam is located at Phentsero/Karenga Village. History According to the local traditions, the Rengmas and the Lothas (or Lhotas) were once part of a single ethnic group. There are also oral records of a mighty struggle between the combined Rengma villages, and the Lotha village of Phiro. There are records of the Rengmas' conflict with the Angami Nagas. Slavery used to be a practice among the Rengmas, and the slaves were known by the names ''menugetenyu'' and ''itsakesa''. By the time the British arrived in the Naga region, the slavery was a declining practice, and no Rengma appears to have been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chang Naga
The Changs are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They were also known as Mazung in British India. Other Naga ethnic groups know the Changs by different names including ''Changhai'' ( Khiamniungan), ''Changru'' ( Yimkhiung), ''Duenching'' (upper Konyak), ''Machungrr'' ( Ao), ''Mochumi'' ( Sümi) and ''Mojung'' (Konyak). Etymology 'Chang' in their language mean 'East'. Another theory of origin of the word is 'Chognu' meaning 'Banyan tree'. Origin According to oral tradition, the Changs emerged from a place called Changsangmongko, and later settled at Changsang. The word Chang is said to have been derived from the word (banyan tree), after a mythical banyan tree that grew at the now-abandoned Changsang. Another theory says that the Chang migrated to present-day Nagaland from the east, and therefore call themselves Chang ("Eastern" in the local dialect). Some Changs also claim the Aos as their ancestors. The Chang folklore is similar t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phom Naga
The Phoms are a Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. Their traditional territory lies between the territories of Konyak in the north-east, the Ao in the west and the Chang in the south. Phoms celebrate several festivals in a year of which Monyiü is the biggest. It is celebrated from April 1 to 6 every year. Other traditional festivals include Moha, Bongvüm and Paangmo. They primarily inhabit the Longleng District. A distinguished traditional Phom dish called 'Anphet' is famed among the community. It is especially made during the Monyiü festival and is of great cultural importance. One of the most significant occasion of the Phom Nagas is the celebration of "Phom Day" on June 6. It is celebrated every year commemorating the Peace Making Day that was signed in June 6, 1952 marking an end to all head hunting practices and enmity among the Phom Nagas. This day is also declared as public holiday for the Phoms by the state government. Economy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
