The Story of Mr Kasho Papu
Title: The Story of Mr Kasho Papu Language: Sangtam Description: In the mystical land of Nagaland, there once lived a man named Kiviho, known for his wisdom and deep love for nature. Kasho, Kiviho’s son inhirited his father’s love for the land and reverence for tradition. Kiviho, sensing his time drawing near he called upon […]
A Bird Called Pipiu
Title: A Bird Called Pipiu Language: Sangtam Description: A Bird Called Pipiu(Uza khüdu neng Pipiu)Once there was a meeting of all the birds that lived on earth. Each group of birds sent their representatives to discuss on various agendas. One of the most important was “Solution for drinking water “.As they began the discussion, one […]
Harvest Folk Song
Title: Nüushi yangluba Language: Ao Description: The folk song is sung by the progenitor when they are harvesting or when they have a rewarding harvest. This was sung as they thresh, winnow, or when they hand pick the rice. Format & Duration: 46 secondsDate of Recording: 16-Aug-2024Date of Upload: 20 January 2025Performer: Hekashi YepthoCreator: Ghukali yepthoPublisher: Tetso College, […]
Nüushi yangluba
Title: Nüushi yangluba Language: Ao Description: Nüushi /nə̀ʃìʔ/, popularly called “Anishi” by the nagas, is the most representative food of the Ao tribe. It is made out of fermented yum/colocosia leaves. Nüushi is a traditional food ingredient that is prepared with tomato and chillies, creating the delightful “Nüushi Aon”. Format & Duration: video: 3 minutes, 29 […]
Story of the Wise Owl
Title: Story of the Wise Owl Language: Chungli Description: This narration of ‘The Wise Owl’ by P. Among Aier recounts a meeting that took place after the world’s creation, where all the animals gathered to share their views on how to live life. The owl provided the best advice, earning its reputation as the wisest […]
Story of Huker villagers travelling to Assam to find refined/good salt
Title: Story of Huker villagers travelling to Assam to find refined/good salt Language: Yimkhiung Description: This narration by N Arenla Yimkhiung recalls the story her late father, L Nokshu (mid-1920s–2019), who used to tell about the scarcity of good refined salt in their village, and how they would travel on foot to Assam for many […]
Recipe of Rosep Aon
Title: Recipe of Rosep Aon Language: Chungli Description: This video provides step-by-step instructions for preparing “Rosep Aon,” a dish popular among the Ao Nagas; featuring the narrator cooking, and demonstrating each stage of the process in Ao Chungli language. “Rosep aon” which translates to “Rosep dish” is a popular dish among the Ao Nagas, cooked […]
The Making Of Bastanga
Title: The Making Of Bastanga Language: Lotha Description: Bastanga is a term used for a highly valued ingredient in Lotha cuisine, central to the Naga culinary tradition. Essentially, it refers to bamboo shoots, which are widely used across the Naga society to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes, especially curries. Among the Lotha […]
The folktale about the bird ‘Hornbill’.
Title: The folktale about the bird ‘Hornbill’. Language: Chokri Description: Once upon a time, a group of woman were working in the field. Among them, two women each had an infant baby, and they kept their names as Kahuli (female) and Kiviko (female). As they grew up, the two babies became lovers. Kahuli got married […]
Construction of Morungs in New Villages
Title: Construction of Morungs in New Villages Language: Yimkhiung Description: This narration details the traditional process the Yimkhiung people used to establish a new village. They began by constructing a morung and then conducted a specific ritual to determine the site’s suitability. In the past, the morung held a central role in nearly every facet […]
Inked Memories: The Short Story of Otsula Imtilang’s Traditional Tattoo
Title: Inked Memories: The Short Story of Otsula Imtilang’s Traditional Tattoo Language: Sumi Description: Inked Memories: The Short Story of Otsula Imtilang’s Traditional Tattoo In earlier times, tattooing among the Ao community was done exclusively by women. The following is a tattooing experience narrated by one of our grandmother, who is still alive today: In […]
The time of the year . According to sumi culture
Title: The time of the year . According to sumi culture Language: Sumi Description: In the era of our forefathers ,the month of April (ghixu)starts with building and strengthing relationships with our relatives and neighbours by cooking meals , carrying them in bamboo woven basket and share these meals while clearing the paths leading to […]
The morality of treating elders with respect has been inherited by a subsequent generation.
Title: The morality of treating elders with respect has been inherited by a subsequent generation. Language: Sumi Description: The morality of treating elders with respect has been inherited by subsequent generations. People often come together to assist the elderly if they were seen carrying a heavy the load. They strive to help others and are […]
Putu Yimsüsüba Tarensen
Title: Putu Yimsüsüba Tarensen Language: Ao Description: The Ao people, originating from the “six stones” of Chungliyimti, saw their population grow over time. To maintain harmony, they felt the need for rules and thus, all Ao clans gathered at Longkonger house and form the “Putu,” like a village council. There are five types of Putu: […]
The tale of a Jamphul/ digging bar
Title: The tale of a Jamphul/ digging bar Language: Chakhesang Description: A long time ago, there was a man who lived his life very comfortably and reached his time for marriage. The his dad said ,” Okay you go to a different village and findyourself a good wife “, and send him off. As he […]
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