A'ding Salah - indigenous game of Garo tribe
Garo Historical and Cultural Society, Dimapur presents the indegenous game of Garo tribe during Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.
A'ding Salah is yet another indigenous game of the Garos where two young lads face each other with their feet firmly planted on the ground facing each other as they hold a bamboo baton with both hands and trying to pull opposite directions. Before the start of the game a circular area is marked within which the contestant try to pull the bamboo baton from each opponent. The one who succeeds wins the game. this game is traditionally played to earn a title of bravery.
Garo people are dependents of agro-economy and do not use any agricultural products before thanking the God of fertility, misi-Saaljong. The tribes celebrate the festival of Wangala during the end of autumn which falls in the second week of November. people celebrate the Wangala festival with great magnificence.
Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.
Sometimes Nagaland is also referred to as The Switzerland of the East. The region is primarily hilly and has a pleasant climate all through the year. It is perhaps the best place for the adventurous at heart and makes an ideal place for trekking and camping.
Also known as Paradise on earth The Dzukou Valley is the most famed valley of Nagaland and the natural beauty of the area is absolutely captivating.
Another attraction for tourists is the Kohima War Cemetery. The cemetery is a tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives pushing back the Japanese army during the Second World War. The bodies of around 1,100 British and 330 Indian soldiers are buried here.
One of the biggest cathedrals of North East India is located at Aradura Hill in Kohima. Its magnificent architecture makes it an important landmark of Kohima.
The Hornbill Festival is named after the Hornbill, a large, magnificent forest bird.
Held every year at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama about 12 kms from Kohima, the festival is held over a period of 10 days annually. The entire Heritage Village was built for the sole purpose of hosting this festival and the16 tribes of Nagaland each have their own representative hut in the village. Organized by the Govt. of Nagaland, the festival showcases the entire spectrum of the rich culture of the various Naga tribes.
The Hornbill festival was created to bring together the various tribes of the State to display their culture and tradition in the form of dances, songs, sports, foods and many other colourful events. People from within India as well as foreign visitors experience and witness the colourful festival with great enthusiasm.
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