Tuensang District (Pron:/ˌtjuːənˈsæŋ/) is a district in Nagaland, North-East India. Its headquarters is in Tuensang town.
The Sümis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They primarily inhabit the central and southern regions of Nagaland, with significant populations in the Zünheboto and Dimapur districts. Anthropological study of the Sümis is documented in the book The Sema Nagas by J. H. Hutton, who was a Professor of Social Anthropology in the University of Cambridge. The Sümi people are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (ST's) by India.
Khiamniungan, also known as Khiamniungan Naga, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Khiamniungan people in Noklak district of Nagaland, easternmost part of India. The location to be bordering Myanmar in the East, Tuensang to the West, Mon to the North, and Kiphire in the South. There are numerous local tongues varied from village to village or to geographical ranges, such as Patsho, Thang, Peshu, Nokhu and Wolam.
The Changs are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. They were also known as Mazung in British India. Other Naga ethnic groups know the Changs by different names including Changhai (Khiamniungan), Changru (Yimkhiung), Duenching, Machungrr (Ao), Mochumi (Sümi) and Mojung (Konyak).
Noklak District is the 12th district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It was established on January 20, 2021. Noklak, the eponymous town, is the headquarters of the district.
Noklak is the headquarters of Noklak district. The district was officially inaugurated by Nagaland's Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio on January 20, 2021, and is located in the easternmost part of India. Noklak district is the headquarter of Khiamniungan Nagas in the Indian state of Nagaland.
Patsho (Pathso), a village in North East India, in the state of Nagaland, is situated in Indo-Burma region of Patkai range, towards the east of Mount Khülio-King. It is considered as one of the biggest villages in Noklak district.
Mount Khülio-King( ), alternatively called Khelia King, is the second highest peak in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is one of the highest in Khiamniungan region and lies along the India–Myanmar border in Patkai Range. The peak connects Mount Saramati in the east of Patsho village and south of Noklak. This unexplored mountain is a home to variety of flora and fauna and remains snow capped at the peaks during winter. The terrain is relatively virgin and untouched but a home to rich bio-diversity.
Patsho Khiamniungan is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Noklak district in the state of Nagaland, India.
Tsuikuap of the Khiamniungan is not just singing and dancing but deeply rooted to cultural identity and contains deep meaning. It is done fully dressed with traditional clothing like Ahangküha, spears, Dao, shield etc.
Tsokum is a post-sowing or Pre-harvest festival of the Khiamniungans of Noklak district, in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is celebrated in September each year. This is mainly observed to give thanks to the Almighty Deity for blessing abundant crops and safeguarding the family.
A Nütsah ( ) is a traditional shawl created and woven by Khiamniungans of Noklak district in north-eastern India. The Nütsah, traditionally, could only be worn by the wealthy and warriors who had successfully taken the heads of enemy warriors. In modern times, the right to wear the Nütsah is associated with any male individual in the family as a demonstration of cultural acceptance, signifying ancestral fierceness and a distinctive symbol of the Khiamniungan Naga people.
Wui is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Wui village, Noklak District, Nagaland, India. There are just under 1,000 speakers.
The Patsho range consists of numerous villages in the western part of Noklak district Nagaland, India. It is endowed with distinct culture and abundance of natural resources inherited by the people of Khiamniungan.
Khautsausie is a harvest festival celebrated every January by the Khiamniungans of Noklak district Nagaland state, India. It is alternatively called and spelled Khaozaosie-Hok-Ah, Khaozaosey-hok-ah and sometimes called Khaozaosie..
Yokau village also written as Yokao and Yakhao is located in Panso circle of Noklak district in Nagaland, India. It is situated 13 km away from sub-district headquarter Panso and 56 km away from Tuensang. The language most widely spoken is Patsho Khiamniungan, that of the Patsho people there.
"The Lümuoking Village or Lumoking located in Panso Subdivision, Lumoking population in 2024 is estimated to be 136, According to last census in 2011, 108 People are living in this Village, out of these 46 are males and 62 are females. Population of Lümuoking is 132 in 2023 and 121 inhabitants in 2022. Literate people are 57 out of 27 are male and 30 are female. People living in Lümuoking depend on multiple skills, total workers are 59 out of which men are 24 and women are 35. Total 42 Cultivators are depended on agriculture farming out of 21 are cultivated by men and 21 are women." The language most widely spoken is Patsho Khiamniungan, that of the Patsho people there.
Wui village is located in Thuonoknyu circle of Noklak district in Nagaland, India. It is situated 32 km away from sub-district headquarter Thuonoknyu and 128 km away from district parent headquarter Tuensang. The language most widely spoken is Patsho Khiamniungan, of the Patsho people there.
The Pou ( ) is a building with a huge Phie kept inside against the side wall which was primarily the cornerstone and a pivotal institution of the Khiamniungan community throughout early times. Khiamniungans is a tribe that inhabits the easternmost corner of the Indian state of Nagaland.
In Khiamniungan language the transcription of Christian is called Tuathih. It also means Church. which significantly changed the way people look towards modern culture. But this impact yields positive result towards the middle of 20th century preceded by other Naga tribes.
