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The Changsang dance is performed by the Chang tribe of Nagaland during which festival?
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Answer: Option B — Naknyulum
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The correct answer is Naknyulum. Naknyulum is a festival of the Chang tribe of Nagaland, who live mainly in the Tuensang district in the eastern part of the state. The Changsang dance is one of the traditional dances performed by the Chang people during this festival.
Naknyulum is celebrated in July. Like most Naga festivals, it is linked with the agricultural cycle, and it is a time for prayers for a good harvest, protection from evil and the well-being of the community. During the festival, the Chang people perform rituals, sing traditional songs, play games and perform dances, such as the Changsang, in their colourful traditional dress. The Chang tribe is also known for other dances, such as the Chang Lo (or Sua Lua), a victory dance, and the Changai dance, and for festivals such as Poang Lum.
Each of the major tribes of Nagaland has its own main festival, and these are often asked in exams. Sekrenyi is the main festival of the Angami tribe, celebrated in February. It is a purification festival, also called Phousanyi, which marks the beginning of the new year for the Angamis. Moatsu is the main festival of the Ao tribe, celebrated in the first week of May, after the sowing of the seeds. Tuluni is the main festival of the Sumi tribe, celebrated in July. Other important festivals include Aoling (Konyak tribe, April), Tokhu Emong (Lotha tribe, November) and Ngada (Rengma tribe, November). The Hornbill Festival, held every year from 1 to 10 December at Kisama near Kohima, brings together all the tribes of Nagaland.
About the other options:
- Sekrenyi is the festival of the Angami tribe.
- Moatsu is the festival of the Ao tribe.
- Tuluni is the festival of the Sumi tribe.
- None of these is the Chang festival of Naknyulum.
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Nagaland's tribal festivals are often asked with their tribes. Remember the Angami with Sekrenyi, the Ao with Moatsu, the Sumi with Tuluni, the Konyak with Aoling, the Lotha with Tokhu Emong and the Chang with Naknyulum.💬 Discussions on this question
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