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Yimkhiung Naga Cultural Troupe
The Yimkhiungs (formerly misspelled as Yimchunger) are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the territories of Shamator and Kiphire District in the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland and western areas of Myanmar. Etymology The word Yimkhiung means "the ones who have reached their place of choice". They are also known as the Yachumi (also Yatsumi or Yachimi), which is a Sümi-influenced name. The Khiamniungans call Mongtsohai. The Chang's call Yamshong. While the Sangtam call them as Yachungre. History According to the Yimkhiung tradition, the ethnic group emerged at a village called Moru and then came to Jure (or Chiru) village. The Yimkhiungs and the Khiamniungans are believed to have migrated to the present-day Nagaland from Upper Burma as one group, in one wave. They separated into two groups at the Moru village. Migration Source: Archives of Arts and Culture Department. Government of Nagaland The Yimkhiungs, like any other Naga ethnic group has no written record of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga Female By Retlaw Snellac
Naga or NAGA may refer to: Mythology * Nāga, a serpentine deity or race in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions ** Phaya Naga, mythical creatures believed to live in the Laotian stretch of the Mekong River ** Naga, another name for Bakunawa, an unrelated sea serpent deity in Filipino mythology * Naga Kingdom, in the epic ''Mahabharata'' Clans and ethnic groups * Naga people, an ethnic group of northeast India and northwest Burma * Nagas of Padmavati, a royal dynasty of the 3–4 centuries AD * Naga Rajputs, a group of Rajput clans * Naga people (Lanka), an ancient tribe of Sri Lanka * Naga Sadhus, Hindu ascetics of the Himalayas Hot peppers * Naga Morich * Bhut jolokia * Naga Viper pepper Organizations * NAGA Group, a German company * Naga Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army * North American Guqin Association * National African American Gun Association * Native American Guardians Association People * Prince Naga (c. 8th century), Japanese prince * Tarek Naga (b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khiamniungan People
Khiamniungan Nagas are a transnational Naga tribe inhabiting northwestern Myanmar and northeastern India. Distribution They are the inhabitants of Noklak District in the state of Nagaland, India, and of Lahe Township, Htanparkway Sub-Township, and Leyshi Township of the Naga Self-Administered Zone and Hkhamti District of the Sagaing Region in Myanmar. Etymology The nomenclature of the word "Khiamniungan" is derived from the word "Khiam" meaning "Water", "Niu" meaning "Great", and "Ngan" meaning "Source". Thus, the term "Khiamniungan" meaning "Source of great water/river." The nomenclature derives from the two biggest rivers flowing in the Khiamniungan region, the Zungki river and the Chindwin river in Myanmar. Origin The origin of the Khiamniungan people remains uncertain since there was no written record, however the people of Khiamniungan trace their earliest origin to a place called "Khiamniungan Nokthang" which is located below Lengnyu Village - Tsuwao Village, Panso c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engagements
An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between the declaration of acceptance of a marriage proposal and the marriage itself (which is typically but not always commenced with a wedding). During this period, a couple is said to be ''fiancés'' (from the French), "betrothed", "intended", "affianced", "engaged to be married", or simply "engaged". Future brides and grooms may be called ''fiancée'' (feminine) or ''fiancé'' (masculine), "the betrothed", "wife-to-be" or "husband-to-be", respectively. The duration of the courtship varies vastly, and is largely dependent on cultural norms or upon the agreement of the parties involved. Long engagements were once common in formal arranged marriages, and it was not uncommon for parents betrothing children to arrange marriages many years before the engaged couple were old enough. This is still done in some countries. Many traditional Christian denominations have optional rites for Christian betrothal (also known as "blessing an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millet
Millets () are a highly varied group of small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Most millets belong to the tribe Paniceae. Millets are important crops in the Semi-arid climate, semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, especially in India, Mali, Nigeria, and Niger, with 97% of production in Developing country, developing countries. The crop is favoured for its Agricultural productivity, productivity and short growing season under hot dry conditions. The millets are sometimes understood to include the widely cultivated sorghum; apart from that, pearl millet is the most commonly cultivated of the millets. Finger millet, proso millet, and foxtail millet are other important crop species. Millets may have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had "a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies". Etymology The word ''millet'' is derived via Old French ''millet, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethnic Groups
An ethnicity or ethnic group is a group of people with shared attributes, which they collectively believe to have, and long-term endogamy. Ethnicities share attributes like language, culture, common sets of ancestry, traditions, society, religion, history or social treatment. Ethnicities may also have a narrow or broad spectrum of genetic ancestry, with some groups having mixed genetic ancestry. ''Ethnicity'' is sometimes used interchangeably with ''nation'', particularly in cases of ethnic nationalism. It is also used interchangeably with '' race'' although not all ethnicities identify as racial groups. By way of assimilation, acculturation, amalgamation, language shift, intermarriage, adoption and religious conversion, individuals or groups may over time shift from one ethnic group to another. Ethnic groups may be divided into subgroups or tribes, which over time may become separate ethnic groups themselves due to endogamy or physical isolation from the parent group. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hornbill Festival
Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. The festival represents List of Naga tribes, all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the ''Festival of Festivals''. Etymology The festival is named after the hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state's ethnic groups. Background The state of Nagaland is home to List of Naga tribes, several ethnic groups, which have their own Naga people#Festivals, distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred, so participation in these festivals is essential. To encourage inter-ethnic interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organises the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Nagaland
The Government of Nagaland also known as the State Government of Nagaland, or locally as State Government, is the governing authority of the India state of Nagaland and its Districts of Nagaland, 17 districts. It consists of an executive branch, executive, led by the Governor of Nagaland, a judiciary and a legislative branch. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, and houses the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the secretariat. Executive Like other states in India, the head of state of Nagaland is the Governors of states of India, Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Nagaland State Government declared the year, 2016 as the 'Year of the Construction Workers'. Council of Ministers ;Sources Legislative The present Nagaland Legislative Assembly is unicameral, con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cane (grass)
Cane is any of various tall, perennial grasses with flexible, woody stalks from the genera '' Arundinaria'', and '' Arundo''. Scientifically speaking, they are either of two genera from the family Poaceae. The genus '' Arundo'' is native from the Mediterranean Basin to the Far East. The genus '' Arundinaria'' is a bamboo (''Bambuseae'') found in the New World. Neither genus includes sugarcane (genus '' Saccharum'', tribe Andropogoneae). Cane commonly grows in large riparian stands known as canebrakes, found in toponyms throughout the Southern and Western United States; they are much like the tules ('' Schoenoplectus acutus'') of California. Depending on strength, cane can be fashioned for various purposes, including walking sticks, crutches, assistive canes, judicial or school canes, baskets, furniture, boats, roofs and wherever stiff, withy sticks can be put to good use. Etymology The English word ''cane'' derives , , , and . Other uses Cane is used for a variety o ... [...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] |
Upper Burma
Upper Myanmar ( or , also called Upper Burma) is one of two geographic regions in Myanmar, the other being Lower Myanmar. Located in the country's centre and north stretches, Upper Myanmar encompasses six inland states and regions, including Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway Regions, and Chin, Kachin and Shan States. By contrast, Lower Myanmar encompasses the southern and coastal-facing regions of Myanmar. Upper Myanmar is home to several distinct cultural regions, including the homeland of the Bamar in the low-lying central plains, and those of the Chin, Kachin, and Shan peoples in the highlands. Home to over 23 million people, the region's agricultural sector, natural resources, and shared borders with India, China, and Thailand have made Upper Myanmar a major economic hub. Four of Myanmar's ten largest cities—Mandalay, Taunggyi, Monywa, and Myitkyina—are located in the region. Geography Upper Myanmar is geographically diverse, bounded by the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sümi Naga
The Sümis are a major Naga people, Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast India, northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They primarily inhabit the central and southern regions of Nagaland, with significant populations in the Zünheboto and Dimapur districts. Anthropological study of the Sümis is documented in the book ''The Sema Nagas'' by J. H. Hutton, who was a Professor of Social Anthropology in the University of Cambridge. The Sümi people are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (ST's) by India. Religion The ancestral religion of the Sümis was the worship of nature. With the arrival of Baptist missionaries in the 20th century, like other Naga ethnic groups, today, Sümis are 99% Christians. Very few of them still practice animism. Advent of Christianity In November 1928, the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (formerly, American Baptist Missionary Union) resolved to open a dedicated mission to work with the Sümis. Subsequently, the Sumi Baptist Association was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morung
Youth dormitories are a traditional institution among several tribal societies of the world including the various tribes of India, the tribes of South-East Asia, and the native Americans. Among many tribes, the youth dormitory is a now declining or defunct institution. For example, among several tribes of North-East India, the traditional dormitories (called morung) became dysfunctional in the 20th century, with the advent of modern educational institutions and Christianity. However, among some tribes, such as the Nagas, it has continued to exist as a socio-cultural institution. Names Different tribes have different names for their youth dormitories: * Arichu or Areju among Aos; the Ao girls slept in a separate house called Tsuki, which was chaperoned by a widow. * Bukumatala in Trobriand Islands * Buonzawl among Hmars * Calpule in Guatemala * Champo among Lothas * Chu or Chupang in the Yangpi village of Nagaland * Dai in Palau * Dekha Chang among Semas (only for males) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
