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Moatsu

Ao · Nagaland (Mokokchung)

When: first week of May, announced annually
Who: Ao
Where: Mokokchung, Nagaland
Gateway: Mokokchung (via Jorhat)

What it is

The festival

The Ao festival after sowing: Sangpangtu fires, Sangtong display, beer-brewing and courtship songs across the Mokokchung range.

Attending

How visitors fit in

Open; Chuchuyimlang village is known for hosting outside guests well.

Around it

Plan around Moatsu

Nagaland in May → Nagaland travel guide →

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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