Why are Japan's Government and the World Bank suddenly eyeing Nagaland for massive investments? This surge of interest can be traced back to Nagaland's vast forests, which offer immense potential in the carbon credit market.
In Manipur State, a few miles on the Indian side of the Assam-Burma border, are the two Tangkhul Naga villages of Nungbi Khulen and Nungbi Khunao. They are the only villages in the district to lie near suitable clay, and they have the monopoly of pottery-making in the Tangkhul area.
Resu, the founder and first Khullakpa, originally lived on Khundei hill. From there he moved to what is now the site of Phaibung Khunao. One day he went hunting, and wounded a large deer. He followed the tracks to a pool of water near the present site of the Khullakpa’
“In the world where conflict and division, violence and destruction have gripped in we have no other option than to look for some means to negotiate between warring groups and also any means to control the situation. It is in that context of need and search the Tangkhul concept of
By Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Vs. Atem, Member, Collective Leadership, GPRN In the context of the Indo-Naga political negotiations where the uniqueness of Naga history and situation has found a prominent mention; it is a matter of necessity for the Nagas to keep ourselves abreast of this historical reality – how and
The purpose of storytelling in my culture is not to preserve static traditions; the stories are not rigid but dynamic. The purpose is to give psychological and social forces that created them. The great stories means they are the result of many reworking and refinements, it is the result of
According to this Mao-Naga myth, Tiger, Spirit and Humankind(man) were three brothers who came into existence through the miraculous union between the already existing first woman and the clouds of the sky. How the first human being, that is, the woman came into existence is not explained but her
For us, the land and people are inseparable, if one is affected the other is affected also. Beneath the earth lies the bones of my grandfathers and great great grandfathers, above the sky lives the spirit of my great great ancestors! We as people, live in the space between, with
The musical instruments of Tangkhuls are not younger than the music itself. The Tangkhuls are music loving people; they used different musical instruments for different purposes. Everything has its own time and musical instruments are play according to time and season. The musical instruments of the Tangkhuls can be broadly
Abstract: The following article is focused on how Christianity uses Nagas belief system as a ground for its own message. Similarities and differences between the two religions have been discussed here. The article will also make an attempt to show how Christianity builds on the foundation of Naga traditional religion.
Lungko “This year, because of the whims of the weather and pests, there were not enough paddy seedlings for transplanting. Then the neighbours chipped in, they shared their seedlings despite the risk of running short themselves. The different colours, heights and maturity of the paddies is a testament of continuing
In short, Mr. R. Suisa biography can be described as- teacher, missionary, politician, revolutionary, thinker and settled down as vegetable vendor in Dimapur town [Nagaland]. In other words, R. Suisa is a Pastor, MLA, MP [Lok Sabha], Naga revolutionary [underground], later resigned from NNC and ventured to put up his
Society
What is Kuknalim? The word ‘LIM’ was first coined during the days of NNC with the formation of KUKNALIM derive from two dialects, “KUK” derived from tenyidie word “KUO” victory and “NA” as people and “LIM” from Ao Nagadialect “LIMAH” as land. Thus, “KUKNALIM” in its fullest terms, VICTORY TO
Culture
Babies couldn’t care less about things inside gifts, as they are attracted to colors and rustles of wrappers of the gifts. Likewise, most of us tend to look more at the less significant things, that are the outward manifestations of our real, invaluable and intangible parts of our culture.
Maran Kasa/ Feast of Merit “it was the result of their communitarian spirit. That, it was a sign of not having the idea of greediness but dominated by the spirit of sharing. The rich people had the joy in sharing their wealth with the entire villagers particularly with those who
Culture
In Tangkhul Naga society, women historically held significant roles in family, economy, and leadership. They managed household wealth, performed key rituals, and served as peacemakers.