List of traditional Naga festivals

The various Naga ethnic groups have their own distinct festivals.

List 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) KaīviLainong January/March 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 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. 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 List of traditional Naga games and sports

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