Communities
The Naga peoples
Sixteen-plus recognised tribes, one festival ground: the Naga family of Nagaland.
Nagaland’s sixteen-plus recognised Naga tribes, Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sümi, Tikhir, Yimkhiung, Zeliang, Kachari and Kuki communities, each keep distinct languages, dress and festival calendars, and each December they gather at Kisama for the Hornbill Festival.
Our 17 dedicated tribe pages cover each community’s dress, festivals and villages; this page is the family overview.
At a glance
The Naga peoples essentials
Language
Dozens of Naga languages (Tibeto-Burman family)
Signature craft
Log drums, shawl-code weaving, morung architecture
Etiquette
Meet them respectfully
Ask before photographing people or rituals, dress modestly at festivals and ceremonies, accept hospitality graciously, and let local hosts lead. Culture here is lived, not performed: curiosity with manners opens every door.
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