Angami Naga
Major Naga ethnic group
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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.[1] 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.[2]
An Angami Naga family | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Nagaland and other states of Northeast India | |
| Languages | |
| Tenyidie, Keyho, Dzu-o | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Animism |
Culture
Cuisine
Galho is a popular Angami cuisine made from a mixture of rice, Himalayan knotweed, vegetables, and meats (pork or beef), etc.[3][4]
Religion
The majority of Angami Naga follow the Christian faith whilst only 1% follow animism.
Festivals
Sekrenyi
The Angamis celebrate a ten-day festival called Sekrenyi. A purification festival observered to wash off past sins.
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.[5]
Other Festivals
Other notable festivals include Terhünyi, Ngonyi, Chadani, and Kerunyi.[6]
