MOKOKCHUNG

Located 162 km. from Kohima with an altitude of 1325 mtr. Mokokchung is the capital of the traditions & culture of the Ao tribe of the Nagas. The two main festivals celebrated here are connected with cultivation. ‘Moatsu’, related to sowing, is celebrated in early May, &  ‘Tsungrem Mong’, the harvesting festival is celebrated in the month of  August.

The warrior dress of this tribe consists of the beautiful black & red hand woven shawl with its white decorated band which signifies the prowess over their enemies.

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