Naga Warriors
 The
region is in the far northwest part of the country, there
are estimated more than 150,000 Nagas, comprising of 12
major tribes and many sub-tribes, dwelling close to the
Indian border.
Since hundreds years, Nagas live high in the northwestern
hills region, along the India border, but in recent years,
many have moved to the Chindwin River Valley around the
Sagaing Division and Chin State. The government and the Naga
Cultural Organization have decided to rotate the yearly
festivals between neighboring towns.
 Although
they are being shared fundamental in agricultural, hunting,
and animal husbandry lifestyle, each tribe has developed in
a different way that can be observed in individual costumes,
weaving styles, bodies and facial tattoos, head-dresses or
hats and other individualized ornaments. The Naga costumes
must be among the most colorful in the country. Feathers,
fangs, teeth, brass, beads, intricate weaving; they wear
everything in every
 color.
That there can be proud and having people, Nagas are well
known that they are honest and brave. An adult Naga man must
be a warrior. Therefore they are re known hunters' and
fierce warriors. Their exiting history inclusive of the
practice of head-taking, especially among enemies.
Today, they cooperate in an effort to preserve their
traditions and history. Other major components such as
education, technology and modern transportation have
improved living conditions.
 Kamti
Township which is located in Sagaing Division is a part of
the Naga Land has long hosted the annual harvest and New
Year festival.
Annually, in January, many different kinds of Naga tribes
come together to celebrate Kaing Bi (Naga New Year).
Formerly it was a private celebration; it is now open to the
public. Naga region is surely one of the country's hidden
treasures.
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