Category: Tradition

Culture, Naga, Tradition

Preserving Naga Customary Law: A Need for Action

Source: Morung Express In 1963, the Nagaland state was born out of a unique political agreement with the Indian Government, one that acknowledged and respected the cultural, traditional, and social practices of the Nagas. This recognition is enshrined in Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution. For time immemorial, the Nagas have adhered to and practiced their own traditional and customary laws, encompassing social, cultural, civil, … Continue reading Preserving Naga Customary Law: A Need for Action

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Headlines, Manipur, News, News Paper, Tradition, Tribal, Tribes

Students demand four per cent reservation for Meetei-Pangal in higher education

ByIFP Bureau,UPDATED 18 SEP 2022, 9:01 PM Demanding four per cent reservation for Meetei-Pangal students in higher education (general course), students of Mayang Imphal Bengoon Higher Secondary School demonstrated in front of the school at Mayang Imphal in Imphal West on Saturday. The protest was taken up under the banner of All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organisation (AMMSO) and its like-minded student bodies, stated AMMSO in … Continue reading Students demand four per cent reservation for Meetei-Pangal in higher education

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Headlines, News, News Paper, Tradition, Tribal, Tribes, Village

The Rise of Tribal Elite

IFP Editorial: Time to talk about bringing the idea of ‘creamy layer’ among the Scheduled Tribe communities.. ByIFP BureauUPDATED 19 AUG 2022, 12:37 AM As we mentioned earlier, the representation of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups in the IAS and IPS bureaucracy among the Scheduled Tribe community is far greater than other groups like the Nagas in Manipur while it is almost minimal in the case of smaller … Continue reading The Rise of Tribal Elite

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Folk Tale, Folklore, Rongmei Folk Tale, Tradition

Rongmei Folk Festivals

Folk Festivals Gaan Ngai (Winter Festival) Nanu-Ngai (ear boring festival of the children) Napkaodai (Ginki)- Ngai (seed sowing festival) Gudui(Maleng)-Ngai (completion of seed sowing cultivation festival) convey grateful heart and hospitality Tun-Ngai (festival of rains to improve ponds, paths and village street) Ten-Ngai (Festival of Bun) Puakphat-Ngai (Festival of new crops) ChakakNgai (Soul departing festival) Donjao-Ngai/Banchat-Ngai (declaration of the largest producer of paddy) Rih-Ngai (Festival … Continue reading Rongmei Folk Festivals

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Headlines, Naga, Nagaland, NagaNews, News, North East India, Rani Gaidinliu, Rongmei, Tradition, Zeliangrong

Manipur government approves Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Singi Scheme for girl students

By IFP Bureau UPDATED 10 JUL 2022, 3:16 PM The Manipur government on Sunday approved the Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Singi Scheme which will facilitate financial grant for girl students coming from lower income group studying in Class-XI in Manipur. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said under the Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Singi Scheme, girl students in Class-XI belonging to lower income group will receive Rs 25,000 … Continue reading Manipur government approves Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Singi Scheme for girl students

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e-pao.net, Headlines, NagaNews, News, Sangai Express, Tradition, TRC, Zeliangrong, Zemei

Inaugurates Zeliangrong Morung at Makuilongdi Village

Source: The Sangai Express Senapati, October 23 2021: Former Tribal Affairs & Hills Minister N Kayisii on Saturday inaugurated a Zeliangrong Morung at Makuilongdi village in Senapati district. Speaking on the occasion, D Disuraibou, chairman Makuilongdi Village Council welcomed the delegates and said, “Not only taking up developmental projects but physically visiting the area and providing all necessities was a blessing for the people”. N Lokho, convenor … Continue reading Inaugurates Zeliangrong Morung at Makuilongdi Village

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AZSU rubbishes claim on Mt Koubru, seeks Govt action

Source: Chronicle News Service Imphal, August 04 2021: Taking serious note of the claims made on Mount Koubru and changing the name of the sacred mountain range by some organisations, All Zeliangrong Students’ Union – Assam, Manipur & Nagaland (AZSU-AMN) has urged the state government to take up timely action so as to put an end to the impasse. In a statement, AZSU (AMN) informed that it … Continue reading AZSU rubbishes claim on Mt Koubru, seeks Govt action

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Articles, Rongmei, Social, Tradition, Zeliangrong, Zeme, Zemei

Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai

The Liangmai Naga tribe of Manipur & Nagaland extensively practiced the Khangchiu/Liuchiu (dormitories for boys and girls) system. However, with the coming of Christianity, the practice has been marginally reduced and only few section of Liangmai in Present Nagaland who have not been converted to Christianity can be seen preserving the traditional institution of dormitory. The Dormitory is also been described as “Morung” (Assamese for … Continue reading Khangchiu/Liuchiu : Traditional institution of the Liangmai

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Traditional System of Village Administration

The tribal people live in the villages. The concept of the village as the administrative social, cultural and development unit is built into the traditional tribal polity. The tribal people of Manipur, both the Nagas and the Kuki-Chins had developed their own polity.1 However, their polity did not grow beyond their village. They did not develop into tribe-level polity formation. Therefore, the village is the … Continue reading Traditional System of Village Administration

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