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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 ]
Historically, the festival did not have a fixed start date; Lotha Naga elders settled on a fixed date in order to strengthen unity among the community. [4] Recently, the Nagaland Government has set a date on Nagaland Government calendar as holidays for Lothas only, on 6 and 7 November.
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]
Nana: A Tale of Us is a 2017 Indian Nagamese drama film directed by Tiakümzük Aier and produced by Aoyimti Youth Ministry. The film stars Zhokhoi Chüzho, Mengu Süokhrie, Watipongla Kichü, Ariensa Longchar and Bokavi Swü.
Jamhang(Jamhang Tsouthong) Dance: The ‘Jamhang’ is a 'Feast of Merit' dance of ‘Khiamniungan’ tribe of Nagaland. It is also one of the major tribal dances of north east India. [3] Hoi-ie-tsui (Ho-e-tsui) : post-harvesting feast usually performs during Tsoukum festival in the month of October each year. [4]
A distinguished traditional Phom dish called 'Anphet' is famed during Monyiü festival and is of great cultural importance. One of the most significant occasion for the Phom Nagas is the celebration of "Phom Day" on June 6 every year commemorating the Peace Making Day that was signed in June 6, 1952 marking an end to all head hunting practices ...
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 ]
This festival usually takes place between 1 and 10 December every year mainly in Kohima District. [3] The main venue of the Hornbill Festival is held at the Kisama Heritage Village located in the Southern Angami region of Kohima District which is about 12 km from Kohima. All the ethnic groups of Nagaland take part in this festival.