Nagaland

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A large number of people are at the Naga Heritage to witness the Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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Phom tribe performing traditional folk dance at their morung. Phom is a Naga tribe from Nagaland, India. Their traditional territory lies between the territories of Konyak in the north-east, the Ao in the west and the Chang in the south.

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Muzzle loading gun or bharua and gongs displayed at Konyak morung during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland.

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Naga woman selling and dsiplaying Naga traditional shawls and ornaments at the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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Dried pork being sold in a food stall of Sumi tribe during Hornbill Festival, 2013, Nagaland. The Sumi or Sema Naga is one of the major Naga tribes in Nagaland, India.

A night shot of Kohima town, were one can see the police headquarter which is decorated with lights Christmas. Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

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The traditional gate at teh Hornbill 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.

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Garo tribe performing an indigenous game at the Hornbill Fest, the game was played in the olden days were the winner married the mChbikef daugther.

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Sumi warriors dance after a victory, they hang the head of the enemy at a pole erected at the middle of the ground . The Sumi or Sema Naga is one of the major Naga tribes in Nagaland, India.

village · ceremony

A grand feast after the stone pulling ceremony at the Viswema village. Adding flavor to the festivities at Hornbill 2013, the Nagaland state tourism department in collaboration with the people of Viswema, showcased the popular stone pulling…

festival · farmland

"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.

river · hills

The Doyang River is one of the most important, biggest and longest river located in the Wokha District of Nagaland. It is called as Dzu or Dzulu by the Angamis, the natives of Wokha.

Greater Kohima refers to the urban agglomeration area around Nagaland's capital city, Kohima. The agglomeration area includes Kohima Village, Jakhama and Jotsoma along with Kohima town and is the second largest urban area of Nagaland.

Greater Kohima refers to the urban agglomeration area around Nagaland's capital city, Kohima. The agglomeration area includes Kohima Village, Jakhama and Jotsoma along with Kohima town and is the second largest urban area of Nagaland.

wildlife · village

Villagers go out into the forest seeking bird sightings.

wildlife · birds

A complicated forest-craft animal trap being made by village hunters in the thick rain forests of Nagaland in north-east India.

dance · hills

So it's not just the Mizos who can lay claim to various bamboo dance forms and the Cheraw. Something similar, yet different, is this Kuki bamboo dance from Nagaland! Kuki troupes performing a dance during the Hornbill Fest.

temple · architecture

The Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) is a Church serving the Ao tribe of Nagaland at Dimapur. With a congregation of about 5000 families and 15000 baptized members, it is the largest Baptist Church in India.

village · hills

Yikhum village is located in Wokha district of Nagaland state in India. Home of Lothas having a total geographical area of 1628 Sq.

bazaar · festival

Various local items were put on sale at the stalls set up at the Hornbill Fest. 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 fa…

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Matchlocks, gongs and log drums displayed at Konyak morung during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. The Konyak are a Naga people, and are recognised among other Naga by their tattoos, which they have all over their face and hands.

Amazing and breathtaking tradition of Nagaland, were one can see the Naga folks in traditional attire and ornaments. Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

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A traditional war dance performed during the Hornbill Festival by the Khiamniungan tribe. The Khiamniungan as a distinct tribal group occupies the easternmost part of India and northwestern part of Myanmar.