Title: Narration of Nishi Traditional Marriage System

Language: Nyishi

Description: Jamhang Dance

The Jamhang Dance is a traditional folk dance of the Khiamniungan Naga tribe, performed mainly during festivals and important community celebrations. It is usually presented by a group of young men and women dressed in colorful traditional attire, decorated with beads, ornaments, and feathered headgear.

The dance is accompanied by the beating of drums, gongs, and rhythmic chants that create a lively and energetic atmosphere. The dancers often form circles or lines, moving in synchronized steps that symbolize unity, strength, and harmony within the community.

Meaning & Significance:

1. The word “Jamhang” is associated with victory, joy, and festivity.

2. It is performed to celebrate success in war, hunting, harvest, or major achievements of the village.

3. The movements reflect bravery, discipline, and togetherness, reminding the younger generation of their cultural values.

Cultural Role:
Jamhang Dance is not just entertainment but also a way of preserving oral traditions and history. The songs and chants sung alongside narrate tales of ancestors, valor, and the bond of the community. Even today, the dance continues to be an identity marker of the Khiamniungan people, often performed during Miu festival and cultural programs to showcase their rich heritage.

Format & Duration: 25 secs.
Date of Recording: 8/15/2025
Date of Upload: 3rd November 2025
Performer: Maga Taya
Creator: Maga Yattu
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: NA

Cite this work

Yattu, Maga  . 2025  . Narration of Nishi Traditional Marriage System    . ( Narrated by Maga Taya   )  . Sovima: NEIIPA, Tetso College  . (https://neiipa.in/audio/narration-of-nishi-traditional-marriage-system/)  . Accessed: (21-Nov-2025)