Angami Naga
Major Naga ethnic group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They predominantly inhabit the Kohima District, Chümoukedima District and Dimapur District of Nagaland.[2] The Angamis are divided into four regions namely Chakhro Angami, Northern Angami, Southern Angami and Western Angami. The now separated Chakhesangs were previously known as the Eastern Angamis.[3]
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| Tenyidie, Keyho, Dzu-o | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (98.22%), Animism (0.71%).[1] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Naga Ethnic Groups |
Culture
Cuisine
Galho is a popular Angami cuisine made from a mixture of rice, Himalayan knotweed, vegetables, and meats (pork or beef), etc.[4][5]
Religion
Majority of Angami Naga follow the Christian faith whilst only 1% follow animism.
Festivals
Sekrenyi
The Angamis celebrate a ten-day festival called Sekrenyi. [citation needed]
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.[6]
Notable people
Gallery
Angami Naga girl in her traditional attire
See also
References
Further reading
External links
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