Culture of Nagaland     

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Nagaland, the land of martyrs boasts of its rich culture and historical past. This northeastern Indian state is a home to various ethnic groups, people of different religions and tribes. Plan a tour to this state and get to know about this beautiful state, if you can’t do so, then read on to know about its rich culture.

People of Nagaland basically belong to the indo-mongoloid stock, which was a race that was present in the ten centuries before Christ. Most of the people here are Christians and speak English fluently. Talent is inherent in the people of Nagaland. They are good craftsmen and are skilled in basketry, weaving, metal work, pottery, woodcarving and beadwork.

When in Nagaland, make sure to buy some of its beautiful cane and bamboo handicrafts. People here are lively and love dancing and singing. Zeliang is the popular dance of this Indian state in which both women and men dance together with excitement. Most of their songs are patriotic. Heliamleu, Neuleu and Hereileu are some folk songs of Nagaland. In short, a tour to Nagaland will leave you spellbound with its rich culture.