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Khiamniungan morung during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama. Khiamniungans are another major tribe inhabiting in Tuensang district of Nagaland. The weavers from Khiamniungans are renowned for their fine and delicate designs. the traditional khiamniungan attire consists of bright red and bright deep blue coloured dresses. The ornaments are made of cowries and conch shells. the Khiamniungan tribals, who traditionaally practised jhum cultivation (slash and burn agriculture), celebrate the Miu festival at the time of sowing. they offer prayers for a good harvest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors. Sometimes Nagaland is als