Give a detailed report in any 3 Naga tribe festival
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Angami Nagas:
Sekrenyi Festival in Nagaland is celebrated by the Angami Tribe. This is essentially a ritualistic festival that takes place with a series of colorful and varied ceremonies. The Sekrenyi Festival continues for 10 long days.
The Sekrenyi Festival is celebrated sometime in February every year and lasts for 10 days. It generally falls in the 25th day of the month of ‘Kezei’ by the calendar of the Angamis, the tribe who celebrate this festival in Nagaland.
The Thekra Hie is the best part of the festival when the young men and women of the tribe sit together, singing traditional tribal songs. There are jugs of rice beer as well as plates of meat kept in front of the participants. The men go for hunting on the seventh day of the Sekrenyi Festival. The most significant part of the festival is on the eight day when there is bridge pulling or gate pulling and there are inter village visits. It is only when the festival ends that people resume their work on the fields.
Konyak Nagas:
Aoleang is the main festival of the Konyaks from northern Nagaland. It is celebrated in the first week of April every year in the Konyak district. Every village celebrates Aoleang, but especially the Konyak capital, Mon.
Aoleang is celebrated with much pomp and fervour. Each day of the festival has its own significance, custom rituals and merry making. This festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Konyak, with indigenous dances, songs and games.
Ao Nagas:
The Ao Nagas observe Moatsu Mong as their designated harvest festival. The festival is celebrated with resolve in parts of North East India. The festival takes place after the fields have been cleared, weeds have been discarded and seeds are sown. The farming is painstaking, but with the combined efforts of the hard working people its made possible. It is viewed as a kind of reward for people who have worked for hours long. The festival is full of harmony and unity. People dance and sing, feast and pray. Only the best reared animals are slaughter for their meat. The festive spirits are complete with competitions where the best made rice wine is awarded. People pray to the almighty to look after their lands and bless it with a great harvest. They also express their thanks and gratification for the abundant blessings they have received from God. Women and men both clad themselves in their finest clothes and artistic jewelry and celebrate.
Answer:
Angami Nagas:
Sekrenyi Festival in Nagaland is celebrated by the Angami Tribe. This is essentially a ritualistic festival that takes place with a series of colorful and varied ceremonies. The Sekrenyi Festival continues for 10 long days.
The Sekrenyi Festival is celebrated sometime in February every year and lasts for 10 days. It generally falls in the 25th day of the month of ‘Kezei’ by the calendar of the Angamis, the tribe who celebrate this festival in Nagaland.
The Thekra Hie is the best part of the festival when the young men and women of the tribe sit together, singing traditional tribal songs. There are jugs of rice beer as well as plates of meat kept in front of the participants. The men go for hunting on the seventh day of the Sekrenyi Festival. The most significant part of the festival is on the eight day when there is bridge pulling or gate pulling and there are inter village visits. It is only when the festival ends that people resume their work on the fields.
Konyak Nagas:
Aoleang is the main festival of the Konyaks from northern Nagaland. It is celebrated in the first week of April every year in the Konyak district. Every village celebrates Aoleang, but especially the Konyak capital, Mon.
Aoleang is celebrated with much pomp and fervour. Each day of the festival has its own significance, custom rituals and merry making. This festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Konyak, with indigenous dances, songs and games.
Ao Nagas:
The Ao Nagas observe Moatsu Mong as their designated harvest festival. The festival is celebrated with resolve in parts of North East India. The festival takes place after the fields have been cleared, weeds have been discarded and seeds are sown. The farming is painstaking, but with the combined efforts of the hard working people its made possible. It is viewed as a kind of reward for people who have worked for hours long. The festival is full of harmony and unity. People dance and sing, feast and pray. Only the best reared animals are slaughter for their meat. The festive spirits are complete with competitions where the best made rice wine is awarded. People pray to the almighty to look after their lands and bless it with a great harvest. They also express their thanks and gratification for the abundant blessings they have received from God. Women and men both clad themselves in their finest clothes and artistic jewelry and celebrate.