Top 10 festivals to consider when planning your Journey to Northeast India

[prachurjya Deka]

#HornbillFestival ( 1st Dec ) : Celebrated in Kohima, Nagaland, it's a grand showcase of Naga tribal culture, featuring traditional dances, music, crafts, and food.

#WangalaFestival ( 10th November) : Held in Tura, Meghalaya, this harvest festival of the Garo tribe is marked by rhythmic dances, songs, and vibrant costumes.

#AoleangFestival ( 1st week of April ) : Celebrated by the Konyak tribe in Mon, Nagaland, it involves traditional ceremonies, feasting, and colorful dances.

#MopinFestival ( 5th April ) : Among the Galo tribe in Along, Arunachal Pradesh, Mopin Festival includes rituals, dance, and prayer for a bountiful harvest.

#MyokoFestival ( between 20th to 25th March ) : Celebrated by the Apatani tribe in Arunachal Pradesh , it involves rituals, dance, and indigenous games.

#RehFestival ( 1st Feb ) : Held in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, Reh Festival is a time of communal celebration by Idu tribe with dances, songs, and rituals.

#CholuLokuFestival ( 25th November) : Celebrates the Wancho tribe in Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh, with traditional dance, song, and cultural performances.

#SekrenyiFestival (25th Feb ) : Among the Angami Naga tribe, it's a purification festival with traditional rituals and feasting.

#HeikruHitongba (25th Sept) : Celebrated in Manipur, it involves traditional boat races and prayers to the gods for a good harvest.

#RongaliBihu ( 14th April ) : In Assam, this festival marks Assamese New Year with Bihu dance, music, and traditional food.

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[armchairtraveler]

Thanks for sharing. What is your favorite festival?

 

[prachurjya Deka]

You're welcome , Aoleang is my fav.

 

[prachurjya Deka]

The Battle of Shangshak

Date: The battle took place from March 20 to March 26, 1944.

Location: Shangshak, Manipur, Northeast India.

During World War II, the Japanese invaded Burma in 1942 and threatened British India. British and Allied forces, including Indian and British units, as well as the Chindits (a task force group led by Major General Orde Wingate) were determined to halt the Japanese advance.

The Battle of Shangshak was part of a larger effort to stop the Japanese invasion of India. British and Indian troops along with their allies engaged the Japanese troops near the village of Shangshak. The battle was characterized by intense fighting in which both sides suffered losses. British and Allied forces eventually managed to repel the Japanese advance and maintain their position in Manipur.

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