Lui Ngai Ni

Lui Ngai Ni is a seed-sowing festival celebrated by Naga people of India.[1] The word “Lu - Ngai - Ni” comes from words belonging to three different Naga languages. “Lu” comes from “Luiraphanit”, a Tangkhul word for seed sowing festival. “Ngai” means festival in Rongmei language. “Ni” which is a Mao word for the seed sowing festival.[2]

The festival is celebrated annually on 14–15 February at the start of the spring season. Around 16 Naga tribes of Manipur, Nagaland and Assam participate in it. The Ministry of Tourism of Government of India on December 24, 1986 gave away a special day of remembrance and recognition for the Nagas. Since then it is celebrated in various Naga's inhibited areas. It is the second major inter-tribe Naga festival after Hornbill festival, which is celebrated by more than ten tribes of Naga.

The myths of the festival is in honour of the God’s of crop and for the well being of the people. Various cultural activities are included in this festival such as Cultural Dances and songs, including various cultural attire shows, lighting of the fire, drum beating, traditional folk dances and songs. Its 2016 date is February 15.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Festival_of_Manipur.Gaan_Ngai_And_LuiNgaiNi_Festival.lui_ngai_ni
  2. ↑ http://ijellh.com/lui-ngai-ni-the-seed-sowing-festival-nagas/
  3. ↑ http://manipur.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/general_holiday_2016.pdf
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