Sumi Naga tribe

  • December 20, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Sumi Naga tribe

Subject – Environment

Context – The Sumi Naga tribe has developed a whole portfolio of ecological indicators to help predict weather.

Concept –

  • The ‘Sümi Naga’ are the major ethnic group among nagas in Nagaland, India.
  • Sümi Naga tribe practiced Aki Kiti (semi-contact combat sport characterized by kicking and blocking solely using the soles of the feet) and were head hunters as every other Naga tribe.
  • The Sümis practised headhunting like other Naga peoples before the arrival of the Christian missionaries and their subsequent conversion to Christianity.
  • The Sümi is one of the recognised scheduled tribes of India.
  • Tuluni is a festival of great significance for the Sümi.
  • Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sümis.
Environment Sumi Naga tribe