List of traditional Naga festivals

The various Naga ethnic groups have their own distinct festivals.[1]

List

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The 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

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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]

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

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References

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  1. ^ "LIST OF FESTIVALS NAGALAND". Nagaland GK. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Tourism: General Information". Government of Nagaland. Archived from the original on 30 October 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2022.