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Gaan Ngai

Rongmei (Zeliangrong) · Manipur

When: December-January, lunar calendar, five days
Who: Rongmei (Zeliangrong)
Where: Manipur
Gateway: Imphal

What it is

The festival

The great winter festival of the Zeliangrong people: fire rituals, the village feast, dances of thanksgiving and the lighting of every household’s new fire.

Attending

How visitors fit in

Open in Rongmei villages around Imphal, Tamu road and the hills; ask before photographing ritual fire rites.

Plan it

Want to be there?

Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.

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