Nagaland art and culture powerpoint presentation

Nagaland ppt

1. NAGA TRIBES Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

2. GEOGRAPHY The Origin of the Naga The Nagas inhabit in four states in India and in the Western parts of Myanmar. The Nagas live between Brahmaputra and Chindwin River In India they are found in Nagaland, four Districts in Manipur, one District in Assam and two Districts in Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to this, many Nagas inhabit in Western parts of Myanmar (Burma) Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

3. Geography The habitat of Nagas is hilly and mountainous. The general climate of Nagaland is monsoon climate with high humidity levels. The hot and humid conditions and mild winters provide a conducive environment for the growth and development of a large variety of flora and fauna. Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

4. Rice is the staple food. Rice is eaten twice a day with fish curry, pork, mutton, or vegetables. The entire of an animal with skin, blood, intestine and even the eyes are habitually eaten. Milk and milk products are considered as a taboo among most of the Naga tribes. FOOD Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

5. CLOTHING The women mainly opt for plain blue coth and a white cloth with black marginal bands. The Naga men dress in lengta which consists of a narrow piece of blue or white cloth, some four feet long and 25 centimeters broad. Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

6. Making of baskets Weaving of cloth Wood carving Pottery and Metalwork Jewellery-making and Bead-work. OCCUPATION Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

7. HOUSING Houses are made of wood and straw and these are ornately carved and arranged. They have a unique way of constructing their huts. They decorate the entrances with the heads of buffaloes Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

8. The Naga tribes practiced headhunting and preserved the heads of enemies as trophies. Folks dances of Nagas shows the vibrant and dynamic cultural tradition. Folk music of Nagas is based on the features like religious beliefs ,romance or bravery. CUSTOM Dr. Kishor H. Nehete

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