From the archive record
Saramati Rekhiangpong Dancing Club, Salomi Village demonstrating the 'Spinning and weaving' by Yimchungru tribe known as Sangpun Chim Khi during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland. The Yimchungrus believe that each male has six souls and each woman has five. metun-Neo is celebrated during the month of August is one of the tribe that is celebrated with great festivity for five days. It Metum-Neo has an added zing, it is believed the cause is because of the extra soul each Yimchungru person carries. Other than seeking prosperity, it is the time to erase enmity and foster friendship through a series of sporting activities, exchanging gifts, community feasting, drowning in rice beer and singing and dancing as if there's no tomorrow. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly st