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.