Cultural dance performances by various Naga tribes continued to enthrall visitors at the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama on Wednesday. \nOn the seventh day, 17 cultural troupes dressed in their respective traditional attires showcased the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Nagas.
\nDuring the first session of the cultural programme, Yehemi village cultural troupe from Sumi community performed \u201caxuto inache kukuxu\u201d a traditional game played by men folk. It is a game to test the skill and strength as to who can make the opponent fall down.
\nPholami Dzuvekro cultural troupe of the Chakhesang community presented \u201cChute Li\u201d millet sowing song. Phaijol Village cultural troupe of the Kuki community performed \u201cKhulkon lam\u201d dance, that depicts the journey undertaken by the Kuki forefathers from their subterranean under world \u201ckhul\u201d to the upper world in search of good land.
\nNsong Village cultural troupe from Zelaing community presented a folk song.
\nWaromong Village cultural troupe from Ao community demonstrated \u201cArr Atsutepa\u201d (Tug of war).
\nKachari Cultural Troupe Purana bazaar from Dimapur performed \u201c gwdan bwthwr\u201d, a dance performed by the young and old alike to welcome the new year in the Kachari month of Bwisagu.
\nPathso Noken Cultural Troupe from Khiamniungan community demonstrated \u201cnok-lee\u201d- a dispute between two khels when something is stolen in the village.
\nPhoyisha Range Cultural Troupe from Pochury community performed \u201c khwizhll\u201d folk dance. This dance, depicts when a male invitees in honour of the feast \u2013giver, singing praises about his generosity, his popularity , the good food and drinks enjoyed by all finally, bidding farewell to the day and the feast.
\nMezoma Village culture troupe of the Angami tribe performed \u201cTerh\u00fc Keho Do\u201d the different tactics in attacking the enemy (head hunting). These tactics were taught to the young boys by the warriors armed to the hilt with spear, machete, shield etc.
\n In the afternoon session, Sangphur Village cultural troupe from Yimchunger community performed \u201cjung heh\u201d war dance during head hunting raid.
\nTuensang Village Cultural Troupe from Chang community demonstrated \u201c nyeklang khun\u201d the art of weaving unique warriors\u2019 hat used by the warriors during war. Wokha village cultural troupe from Lotha community presented a folk song.
\nOrangkong village cultural troupe from Phom community demonstrated \u201cYahok Lopho\u201d headhunting\/warfare in the olden days when victorious warriors returned after a successful head hunting raid, was celebrated by the whole village. The warriors donning shield, dao, spear and headgear danced with great enthusiasm and sang recounting their achievements.
\nEkranipathar Village cultural troupe from Dimapur Garo community performed the \u201cWangala\u201d dance, which is one of the most important dance of the Garos during Wangala harvest festival.
\nAngangba Village cultural troupe from Sangtam community performed \u201cShore-o-Shore\u201d folk song and dance. This is performed when a rich family hosts a feast for the people to celebrate.
\n Kithagha Village cultural troupe from Rengma community performed \u201cAgahli\u201d. This victory dance, which is a skilful and lively, is usually performed and arrayed in their traditional best, while celebrating a war victory. The dance is also performed during important festivals.
\nChingdang village Cultural Troupe from Konyak demonstrated \u201c wu leng jun pu hem\u201d traditional fishing song performed during traditional method of community fishing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"