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Sekrenyi
The Angami tribals celebrate Sekrenyi in the
month of February. It normally falls on the 25th day of
the Angami month of Kezei. The ten-day festival is also
called Phousanyi by the Angamis.
Aoling Monyu
Stretched over six days, the Aoling Monyu
festival provides an excellent insight into the rich cultural
heritage of the Konyaks tribe. With the completion of the
sowing season by March end, the festival marks the end of
winter of the old year and heralds the New Year beginning
with spring.
Moatsu
The Aos observe Moatsu after the sowing
is done. Stretching over a period of six days, the festival
is marked by vigorous merry-making after the hard labour
of jhum farming.
Tuluni
In the month of July is held, The Tuluni is
the most important festival of the Semas. Nobody is allowed
inside the village on the first day of this five day festival.
The fourth day is the day of prayers and offerings to Litsaba
- the deity of fruitfulness who gives life and protection
to the crops.
Naknyulum
The Strong, hardy and handsome Chang Nagas
celebrate Naknyulum during the first week of July for a
period of six days. No marriage ceremonies are performed
during the festival the Chang decorate their houses with
a special kind of tree, the Ngunam.
Metemneo
The Yimchungers celebrate the Metemneo festival
after the millet crop is harvested. But the festival is
also connected with praying for the souls of the departed.
Young girls and boys also get engaged during this festival
which is spread over five days. With its strong agricultural
its not surprising that agricultural implements are worshipped..
Amongmong
The Sangtams celebrate Amongmong in the first
week of September when the new crop is ready for harvesting.
The main feature of the festival is the worship of the God
of the house and the three cooking stones in the fireplace.
Tsokum
The Tsokum festival of the Khiamgans, is associated
with harvesting which takes place in October.
Tokhu Emong
Tokhu Emong is celebrated by the Lothas once
the harvesting is over and the granaries are full.
Ngada
Ngada is an annual celebration of the Rwengma
Nagas observed towards the end of November/December. It
is the popular belief of the ancient Rengmas that the spirits
of the dead visit their graves and the homes of their relatives
once every year, particularly during this festival.
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