ARE DELVE ON MONGMONG FESTIVAL OF SANGTAM NAGA TRIBE

Abstract

Nagaland is known as the land of festivals and Folklore that has been passed down for generations. The diversity of its people and tribes, each having their own culture and heritage, creates a yearlong atmosphere of celebrations in the state. The state of Nagaland is inhabited by 17 Major recognised tribes and offers rich traditional and cultural heritage. Each of this Naga tribe has its own indigenous and unique way of celebrating festivals that are mostly based on their simple way of life, seeking divine intervention for bountiful harvest, thanksgiving for the blessings of nature and merrymaking. The culture and traditions are depicted in the practise of their many rituals and ceremonies. Their ancient music and folkdance attributes a unique ethnicity.