What is the meaning of khiamniungan?
the source of water
“Khiamniungan” is the autonym for the language, which means “the source of water” or “water people”, whereas Kalyokengnyu is an exonym meaning “dwelling in stone”, given to the group by European anthropologists after the slate roof houses the people lived in.
Who are the main tribe live in Nagaland?
| Tribes of Nagaland | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. Angami | 2. Ao | 4. Chang |
| 5. Khiamniungan | 6. Kuki | 8. Kachari |
| 9. Lotha | 10. Phom | 12. Rengma |
| 13. Sumi | 14. Sangtam | 16. Zeliang |
Who are the oldest tribes of Nagaland?
Naga tribes
| Tribe | Country | Recognized as Scheduled Tribe in |
|---|---|---|
| Kharam (also Purum) | India | Manipur |
| Khiamniungan (or Khiamnungam) | Myanmar, India | Nagaland |
| Konyak | Myanmar, India | Nagaland |
| Lamkang | India | Manipur |
Which tribe is the most beautiful in Nagaland?
Ao tribe
Reckoned to be the most beautiful and a lively district in Nagaland, Mokukchung is the home of the Ao tribe. Known for its hospitality, rich traditions and festivals, Mokukchung is gradually becoming a hotspot for tourism in Nagaland !
What is the main festival of khiamniungan?
Miu Festival
Miu is another Naga festival celebrated by the Khiamniungan Nagas, a minority tribe in Nagaland. It is among the important and popular festivals of Nagaland. The Khiamniungan are traditional practitioners of Jhum cultivation.
What is the festival of Kuki?
Mim Kut Festival is a post harvest festival celebrated in Nagaland, North East India and also in other parts of Mizoram. The festival is celebrated and honored by the Kuki Nagas. It is one of the many popular festivals of Nagaland. The celebration is ostentatious and is of important essence to the Kuki tribe.
Are Kacharis Naga?
The Kacharis are also recognised as one of the non-Naga indigenous tribes of Nagaland. Peseyie said the name “Dimapur” did not originate from any Naga language and it needed a Naga name. It said the Bodos, the Dimasas, Mechs, Rabhas and the Boroks are all communities of Kachari origin spread across the region.
How many languages are there in Nagaland?
Based on the 2011 census data, Nagaland effectively has 14 languages and 17 dialects with the largest language (Konyak) having only a 46% share.
Where are the Khiamniungan people located in India?
Khiamniungan is one of the major Naga tribes, with approximately 35% of the population found in Noklak district of Nagaland, India and the rest in Naga Self Administered Zone and Hkhamti district of Myanmar. They were also called Kalyo-Kaneu (“slate-house dwellers”) during the British Raj.
How did the Khiamniungan tribe celebrate their harvest?
The Khiamniungan tribals, who traditionally practised jhum cultivation (slash and burn agriculture), celebrate the Miu festival at the time of sowing. They offer prayers for a good harvest. Tsokum is the week-long harvest festival of the tribe, celebrated in October.
Where did the Khiamniungans move after the flood?
As the flood subsides they descend downhill and started the first settlement of the new era at ‘Khiamngan’. The Khiamniungans after living for three consecutive generations in Khiamngan gradually moved to different directions to form several hamlets/villages.
What did the Khiamniungans call the British Raj?
They were also called Kalyo-Kaneu (“slate-house dwellers”) during the British Raj. The origin of the Khiamniungans remains uncertain. There are no written records of their history before the British Raj days.