The Rengma Naga tribe celebrated the Ngada Festival-cum-Mini Hornbill Festival with a two-day program at the Tseminyu RSA Ground.
Features of Ngada Festival
- Celebrated by the Rengma Naga tribe towards the end of November.
- Includes an eight-day celebration involving rituals, cultural performances, and community gatherings.
- Rituals are performed to seek protection from misfortunes such as fire and “evil spirits.”
- Marks the end of the agricultural year, symbolizing gratitude for the harvest.
- Harvested crops are moved from fields to granaries during this period.
- Announced officially by the village priest, followed by community-wide preparations.
- Combines the Ngada Festival with the Mini Hornbill Festival, adding vibrancy to the celebrations.
