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They are known in Arunachal Pradesh as the Wanchos ('Wancho' is a synonymous term for 'Konyak'). Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically the Nocte and Tangsa of the same neighbouring state of Arunachal Pradesh, are also closely related to the Konyaks. The Konyaks were the last among the Naga ethnic groups to accept Christianity.
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]
Longri Ao (1906–1981), also known by name Longritangchetha, was an indigenous Baptist missionary from the North-Eastern state of India, Nagaland.He was a missionary to the Konyak people and a peacemaker.
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 greatest. It is celebrated from April 1 to 6 every year. Other traditional festivals include Moha, Bongvüm and Paangmo.
Mon District is the home of the Konyak Nagas.The Konyaks are famous for their tattooed faces and bodies. [8] The most colourful festival of the Konyaks, Aoling (Aoleng), is observed during the first week of April every year.
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Konyak may refer to: Konyak people, of Nagaland, Northeast India; Konyak language, the Tibeto-Burman language they speak; Konyak languages, a Tibeto-Burman linguistic ...
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