Khiamniungan is a heritage building located in Phesama, Nagaland. The average rating of this place is 4.30 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews. The street address of this place is J487+3M6, Phesama, Nagaland 797005, India.
- Where is Khiamniungan located?
- Khiamniungan is located at J487+3M6, Phesama, Nagaland 797005, India.
Roko Tep 19 months ago
Khiamniungan is a major Naga ethnic group, with approximately 35% of the population found in Noklak District of Nagaland, India and the rest in Naga Self Administered Zone and Hkhamti district of Myanmar. They were also called Kalyo-Kengnyu ("slate-house dwellers") during the British Raj. According to a popular myth, Khiamniungan means "source of great waters" - the place from where the early ancestors of Khiamniungan are said to have originated.
The traditional Khiamniungan attires consist of bright red and bright deep blue colored dresses. The ornaments are made of cowries and conch shells. The tribal musical instruments include drums made of gourds and bamboo flutes. The Khiamniungan tribals, who traditionally practiced jhum cultivation (slash and burn agriculture), celebrate the Miu festival at the time of sowing. They offer prayers for a good harvest.
Tsoküm is the week-long harvest festival of the tribe, celebrated in October. The festival includes dancing, singing, cleaning, repair of the roads, and outdoor cooking and eating. In this festival the people invoke god's blessing for a bountiful harvest.
Sumit Patel 23 months ago
The traditional building of Khiamniungan tribe
- Address
- J487+3M6, Phesama, Nagaland 797005, India
