| Type | Rice wine |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  India |
| Region of origin | Nagaland |
| Introduced | Naga people |
| Color | White |
| Ingredients | Glutinous rice |
| Related products | Judima , zutho, choujiu |
Thuthse is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from sticky rice, originating from the Indian state of Nagaland. It is similar to Zutho but is thicker, stronger and sweeter. [1] It is the traditional drink of the Angami and Chakhesang Nagas, but now it is commonly consumed by all Nagas in Nagaland. [2]
Kohima is the capital of the North East Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality. The municipality covers 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi). The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the District and has an average elevation of 1,261 m (4,137 ft).
Kohima District is a district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the home of the Angami Nagas. As of 2011, it is the most populous district of Nagaland, with a population of 267,988, 45% of which is urban. The district is home to 13.55% of Nagaland's entire population. The administrative headquarters of the district is located at Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland. Kohima District is also the seventh-largest district in Nagaland with an area of 1,207 square kilometres (466 sq mi).
Chümoukedima, formerly spelled Chumukedima, is a municipality in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is situated on the left bank of the Chathe and with its surrounding area that includes several other towns and villages, the Chümoukedima Metropolitan Area is the largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland in terms of area and third largest in terms of population, after Dimapur and Kohima.
Naga cuisine is the traditional foods of the Naga people in the northeastern region of India and Kachin, Sagaing Region of Myanmar. Each ethnic group of the Nagas prepares its own unique style of cuisines. It most notably features rice, meats and leaf vegetables. Meat prepared by the Nagas are often smoked, dried or fermented. Naga dishes are quite similar to dishes of Southeast Asian countries like Myanmar and Thailand.
Choujiu is a type of Chinese fermented alcoholic beverage brewed from glutinous rice. It is very thick and has a milky white color, which is sometimes compared to jade.photo Fermentation is carried out by a combination of the fungus Aspergillus oryzae, which converts the rice starches into fermentable sugars, and yeast, which converts the sugars into alcohol. Varieties of lactic acid bacteria are also commonly present in the fermentation starter. The traditional Chinese name of the fermentation starter is qū.
Zutho is a fermented drink, originating from the Indian state of Nagaland, obtained from rice. It is a traditional drink of the Angami and Chakhesang Nagas and is commonly consumed by all Nagas in both urban and rural regions of Nagaland.
Tokhü Emong is a harvest festival celebrated by the Lotha Nagas in the Indian state of Nagaland. The nine day Fall festival celebrates the end of the harvest season.
The Morung Express is an English-language newspaper published in Nagaland, India. It covers Nagaland state, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces and reviews. It was the first print newspaper in Nagaland with an online edition. It is headquartered at Dimapur. As of August 2024, The Morung Express second-largest newspaper by print circulation in Nagaland.
The Phoms are a Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. Their traditional territory lies between the territories of Konyak in the north-east, the Ao in the west and the Chang in the south. Phoms celebrate several festivals in a year of which Monyiü is the greatest. It is celebrated from April 1 to 6 every year. Other traditional festivals include Moha, Bongvüm and Paangmo. They primarily inhabit the Longleng District.
Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020) was an Indian politician and the first member of parliament from among the Naga people. He was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2006 for his contribution to the social work.
Zhokhoi Chüzho is an Indian actor from Nagaland. He is well known in Nagaland for starring in the 2017 film Nana: A Tale of Us which was a critical and commercial success in the state. His other role includes Little boy (2019), Enter My World (2020) and Nani Teri Morni (2020).
Sazolie College, is a college in Jotsoma, Kohima District, Nagaland, India. The college was established in 2005. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and is affiliated to Nagaland University.
Akaba Martin Longkümer, known professionally as Macnivil, is an Indian rapper, songwriter and music video director from Nagaland. He is considered as one of the pioneers of the Nagamese Hip hop scene in Nagaland. He further gained success after the release of his album Ura Uvie.
Legislative Assembly elections were held in Nagaland on 27 February 2023 to elect all 60 members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the results were declared on 2 March 2023.
Kene or Naga wrestling is a folk wrestling style and traditional sport of the Nagas. It is closely related to Ssireum, the traditional national sport of Korea. The objective of the sport is to bring any part of the opponent's body above the knee to the ground.
Wati Aier is a Naga theologian. He is the Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, and a former Vice President of the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation.
The Naga Wrestling Championship is a wrestling tournament organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Initially held as an annual event, it has now been held biennially since 1974 and is the biggest sport event in Nagaland, India.
The Nagaland Wrestling Association is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Kohima, Nagaland, India. Founded in 1971, it is the apex body responsible for organising the Naga Wrestling Championship, the biggest sport event in Nagaland and the Naga Open Wrestling Championship.
