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Angami Naga

Major Naga ethnic group

Angami Naga
Summary

Major Naga ethnic group

FieldValue
groupAngami Naga
imageAngami Tribe NAGALAND INDIA.jpg
captionAn Angami Naga family
regionsNagaland and other states of Northeast India
langsTenyidie, Keyho, Dzu-o
relsChristianity, Naga Ethnic Groups

The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They predominantly inhabit the Kohima District. They are also found in Chümoukedima District and Dimapur District. There are four regions divisions of the Angamis namely Chakhro Angami, Northern Angami, Southern Angami and Western Angami. The now separated Chakhesangs were previously known as the Eastern Angamis.

Culture

Captain Butler and assembled Nagas; seated left to right: Lt. Ridgeway, Capt. Butler, Angami Naga interpreter Sezele of Chephama, Mikir coolie. Standing left to right: Angami Naga, Inspector of Police, Angami Naga Dotsole of Chedema, Angami Naga, [[Rengma Naga]], Commander in Chief Manipur Army, (sacred tree with skulls), ?, 2 Rengma Nagas, Dr Brown - Political Agent, Manipur

Cuisine

Galho is a popular Angami cuisine made from a mixture of rice, Himalayan knotweed, vegetables, and meats (pork or beef), etc.

Religion

The majority of Angami Naga follow the Christian faith whilst only 1% follow animism.

Festivals

Sekrenyi

Main article: Sekrenyi

The Angamis celebrate a ten-day festival called Sekrenyi. A purification festival observered to wash off past sins.

Te–l Khukhu

Main article: Te–l Khukhu

Te–l Khukhu is a festival that falls on 13th of Chünyi (July). It is a time of giving and sharing of food with each other. This is the only festival dedicated for girls. Gone were the days when different animistic rituals were performed but with the advent of Christianity the rituals were no longer performed. Today it is celebrated as a time of get-togetherness and sharing with the dear and near ones.

Other Festivals

Other notable festivals include Terhünyi, Ngonyi, Chadani, and Kerunyi.

Notable people

Main article: List of people of Angami descent

References

References

  1. "The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes): Order, 1950". [[Ministry of Law and Justice (India)]].
  2. "Chakhesang".
  3. Dey, Kallol. (3 April 2018). "Naga cuisine: Organic is a way of life for Nagas".
  4. Kesangunuo. (30 July 2017). "Recipe of Galho – Yummy Rice Dish from Nagaland".
  5. (7 July 2017). "Viswema celebrates Te–l Khukhu festival".
  6. Neihu, Ketholeno. (18 July 2018). "Kerunyi - a festival of the Angamis to mark the beginning of paddy transplantation".
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