Thursday, 28 October 2021

THE GRAND FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF VIBRANT NAGALAND

 Nagaland is spread over an area of 16,527 sq km, its population resides mainly in the rural area. Kohima, its capital, Dimapur and Mokokchung are its most important towns.






Nagas have evolved into a generic term for many tribal communities in the North East. Of the 32 such tribes, 16 major and numerous sub-tribes spread over Nagaland's seven districts; Primary amongst them are the Angamis, the Sema, Konyak, Aos and the Rengmas, each with their own distinct culture and lifestyle 

The fairs and festivals of Nagaland are:

*Sekrenyi

* Aoling Monyu

*Moatsu

* Tuluni

*Naknyulum

*Hornnbill festival

* Metemneo

 * Amongmong

*Tsokum

*Tokhu Emong

*Ngada

* Monyu





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