The various Naga ethnic groups have their own distinct festivals.[1]
List
editThe group-specific festivals are:
| Festival | Ethnic group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aoleang | Konyak | April (first week) |
| Chagaa, Gaan-Ngai, Hega n'gi, Mlei-Ngyi | Zeliangrong Communities - (Liangmei, Rongmei, and Zeme) | December (last week), 10 March for Melei-Ngyi |
| Chavan Kumhrin | Anāl | October (23) |
| Chiithuni | Mao | January (7) |
| Luira Phanit | Tangkhul | February/March |
| Metümnyo | Yimkhiung | August (second week) |
| Miu | Khiamniungan | May (second week) |
| Moatsü | Ao | May (first week) |
| Mungmung | Sangtam | September (first week) |
| Monyü | Phom | April (first week) |
| Naknyulüm | Chang | July (second week) |
| Ngada | Rengma | November (last week) |
| Sekrenyi, Te–l Khukhu | Angami | February, July |
| Sükhrünyie, Tsükhenyie | Chakhesang | January & March/April |
| Thounii | Poumai | January (18 to 22) |
| Tokhü Emong | Lotha | November (first week) |
| Tülüni, Ahuna | Sümi | July |
| Yemshi | Pochury | September/October |
Inter–ethnic festivals
editTo 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]
| Festival | Ethnic group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hornbill Festival | Nagas of Nagaland | December (1–10) |
| Lui Ngai Ni | Nagas of Manipur | February (14–15) |
| Naga New Year Festival | Nagas of Myanmar | January (mid) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "LIST OF FESTIVALS NAGALAND". Nagaland GK. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Tourism: General Information". Government of Nagaland. Archived from the original on 30 October 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2022.