Nagaland — Clipahoy

Chakhesang Naga men in traditional attire in Nagaland

farmland · festival

Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India. The word Chakhesang comprises three tribes: cha - Chakri, Khe - Khezha, Sang - Sangtam.Chakhesangs are the former Eastern [Angami], who have separated from the Angami Naga tribe, and are…

Naga tribals wear wild boar tushes in their head-gear, in Nagaland

hills · village

Naga tribals wearing their traditional headgear with wild boar tushes and hold spears and walk down a bridge in their village. The population of Nagaland is entirely tribal. The Nagas belong to the Indo-Mongoloid family.

Juniak Nyuh or Millet harvesting by Khiamniugan Nagas, in Nagaland

hills · festival

Khiamniungan Naga tribe performing the demonstration of Juniak Nyuh or Millet harvesting during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Nagaland. Khiamniungans are another major tribe inhabiting in Tuensang district of Nagaland.

Rice pounding demonstration of Konyak tribe, Nagaland

hills · festival

Longsoh Wotso Cultural Troupe performing the traditional way of rice pounding of the Konyak tribe during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland.

Stream inside the forest of Khonoma village, Nagaland

forest · village

As part of the 'Khonoma Green Village Project' (KGVP) supported by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture, eco-tourism is being promoted in Khonoma village.

Panoramic view of Khonoma the green village, Nagaland

village · forest

View of Khonoma village, the first green village in India. As part of the 'Khonoma Green Village Project' (KGVP) supported by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture, eco-tourism is being promoted in Khonoma village.

Konyak woman in traditional attire pose before camera, in Nagaland

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Konyak Unit set up stalls at the National Handloom Expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. A woman in traditional Konyak attire pose before camera. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India.

Ao tribe from Nagaland puts on 'Oh Nukshi' folk dance

dance · festival

Folk dance performed by Ao Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

Wooden and bamboo items for sale at Hornbill Festival, in Nagaland

festival · ceremony

Wooden and bamboo products are displayed for sale at different stalls during Hornbill Festival at Kisama village, Nagaland.

Artistic wood sculpture at the roadside of Bara basti, in Nagaland

Architectural wooden sculpture and carving of tribal folks and buffaloes at the entrance of Bara basti village in Nagaland. Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

Sumi cultural troupes performing at Hornbill Festival, in Nagaland

festival · hills

The Sumi Naga performing a cultural dance at The Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

Naga tribals welcoming the delegates at Hornbill Fest, in Nagaland

hills · festival

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.

Tribals in colourful attires at Naga Heritage village, in Nagaland

village · old town

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.

Phom women gets down to spin at Naga Heritage village, in Nagaland

village · old town

Women from the Phom tribe showcased their rich and varied textile at the Hornbill Festival. Phom is a Naga tribe from Nagaland, India.

Tradition in modernity: neckties ties in Naga designs, in Nagaland

hills · festival

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.

Nagas in traditional costume at Naga Heritage village, in Nagaland

village · old town

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.

Waiting for the arrival of the guest at Hornbill Fest, in Nagaland

hills · festival

Tribals waiting for the arrival of the guest during the Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

Sangtam Naga tribe displaying their traditional dance, in Nagaland

hills · festival

Sangtam Naga tribe displaying their traditional dance at Hornbill fest 2013. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

Sangtam Naga presenting a folk dance at Hornbill Fest, in Nagaland

sport · festival

The Sangtams are a Naga tribe living in the Tuensang and Kiphire districts of Nagaland. Like many other tribal groups in Northeast India, they practice jhum, or shifting cultivation.

Western Angami Cultural Troupe performing a folk song, in Nagaland

music · sport

A folk song presented at the Hornbill Fest 2013 by the Western Angami Cultural troupe . The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

Foreigners at the audience gallery: Hornbill Festival, in Nagaland

festival

The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

Tribal game commences on the field: Hornbill Festival, in Nagaland

festival

The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

A presentation by Yimchunger tribe - at Hornbill fest, in Nagaland

farmland · festival

Yimchunger tribe performing a play at the Hornbill fest,they showcased their daily life style as well as indigenous game and war act at the Hornbill Fest. Yimchunger is one of the minor Naga tribes of Nagaland, India.