Angami Naga
Major Naga ethnic group
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::summary Major Naga ethnic group ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| group | Angami Naga |
| image | Angami Tribe NAGALAND INDIA.jpg |
| caption | An Angami Naga family |
| regions | Nagaland and other states of Northeast India |
| langs | Tenyidie, Keyho, Dzu-o |
| rels | Christianity, Naga Ethnic Groups |
| :: |
| group = Angami Naga | image = Angami Tribe NAGALAND INDIA.jpg | caption = An Angami Naga family | total = | total_year = | regions = Nagaland and other states of Northeast India | langs = Tenyidie, Keyho, Dzu-o | rels = Christianity, Naga Ethnic Groups
The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They predominantly inhabit the Kohima District. They are also found in Chümoukedima District and Dimapur District. There are four regions divisions of the Angamis namely Chakhro Angami, Northern Angami, Southern Angami and Western Angami. The now separated Chakhesangs were previously known as the Eastern Angamis.
Culture
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Capt._Butler_and_assembled_Nagas.jpg" caption="Captain Butler and assembled Nagas; seated left to right: Lt. Ridgeway, Capt. Butler, Angami Naga interpreter Sezele of Chephama, Mikir coolie. Standing left to right: Angami Naga, Inspector of Police, Angami Naga Dotsole of Chedema, Angami Naga, [[Rengma Naga]], Commander in Chief Manipur Army, (sacred tree with skulls), ?, 2 Rengma Nagas, Dr Brown - Political Agent, Manipur"] ::
Cuisine
Galho is a popular Angami cuisine made from a mixture of rice, Himalayan knotweed, vegetables, and meats (pork or beef), etc.
Religion
The majority of Angami Naga follow the Christian faith whilst only 1% follow animism.
Festivals
Sekrenyi
Main article: Sekrenyi
The Angamis celebrate a ten-day festival called Sekrenyi. A purification festival observered to wash off past sins.
Te–l Khukhu
Main article: Te–l Khukhu
Te–l Khukhu is a festival that falls on 13th of Chünyi (July). It is a time of giving and sharing of food with each other. This is the only festival dedicated for girls. Gone were the days when different animistic rituals were performed but with the advent of Christianity the rituals were no longer performed. Today it is celebrated as a time of get-togetherness and sharing with the dear and near ones.
Other Festivals
Other notable festivals include Terhünyi, Ngonyi, Chadani, and Kerunyi.
Notable people
Main article: List of people of Angami descent
Gallery
File:Angami 1863b.jpg File:Angami 1723b.jpg File:An Angami Naga hut.jpg File:Angami 1033b.jpg File:Angami Naga girl.jpg
References
References
- "The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes): Order, 1950". [[Ministry of Law and Justice (India)]].
- "Chakhesang".
- Dey, Kallol. (3 April 2018). "Naga cuisine: Organic is a way of life for Nagas".
- Kesangunuo. (30 July 2017). "Recipe of Galho – Yummy Rice Dish from Nagaland".
- (7 July 2017). "Viswema celebrates Te–l Khukhu festival".
- Neihu, Ketholeno. (18 July 2018). "Kerunyi - a festival of the Angamis to mark the beginning of paddy transplantation".
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