LUI-NGAI-NI

Feb. 16, 2020

The Naga tribes of Manipur celebrated it's seed sowing festival 'Lui-Ngai-Ni', under the theme "Oneness through Culture” in Ukhrul, Manipur.

About:

  • Lui Ngai Ni is the seed-sowing festival celebrated by the Naga tribes of Manipur India.

  • The festival heralds the season of seed sowing and marks the start of the year for the Nagas and the festival was declared a state holiday since 1988.

  • The festival is celebrated annually on 14–15 February at the start of the spring season.

  • It is the second major inter-tribe Naga festival after Hornbill Festival.

  • Leaders from other communities of the State, mainly Meitei, Kuki and Zomi also participated in Festival to show mutual solidarity for peaceful co-existence. 

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