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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. [ 2 ]
Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. [1] The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the Festival of Festivals .
Tokhü Emong is also a celebration of brotherhood, forgiveness, and oneness. [3] It is celebrated through sharing of food, gifts, folklore narration and a community feast. During this festival, the entire Village takes part in the celebration. Every household have food and drinks prepared for the feast.
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Aoleang Monyü or simply Aoleang is a festival celebrated by the Konyak Naga people and is held in the first week of April mainly in the Mon District of the Indian state of Nagaland. [ 1 ] The Aoleang festival differs from the more famous Hornbill Festival , which is arranged to preserve the cultures of all the different tribes in Nagaland. [ 2 ]
During the festival, the men present their married daughters or sisters with pure rice beer and special food to show their affection and respect. One or two days before the festival, its arrival is signaled by beating log drums with a distinct tune called Lan Nyangshem. The priests or the village elders predict whether the festival would bring ...
Tsokum (orTsukhum [1] or Tsoukum [2]) is a post-sowing [3] or Pre-harvest festival of the Khiamniungans of Noklak district, in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is celebrated in September each year. This is mainly observed to give thanks to the Almighty Deity for blessing abundant crops and safeguarding the family. [4]
It also means sanctification of the weapons along with their wealth and valuable assets, as well as the purification of the men folk before going out for head hunting (earlier days). In short, it is a festival of purification. This festival is one of the most important among the Tikhir festivals celebrated, stretching for four days. [4]