Showcasing culture and vibrant colours, Konyak community celebrates Aoleang festival in Kohima

Konyak Union Kohima celebrated its premier festival Aoleang on Tuesday at the Naga Heritage Village in Nagaland's Kisama.Nagaland's minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, was the special guest at the event.Conveying his greetings to the Konyak community, Minister Imna Along said, "Aoleang is truly one of the best-celebrated festivals among the tribes of Nagaland, and the Konyaks have been really enthusiastic in celebrating Aoleang all over the state."He added, "i am truly delighted to be part of the Aoleang celebration in Kohima today. The festival not only represents the Angami community but is a confluence of all the tribal communities of Nagaland."Lauding the Konyak Union Kohima for a "tremendous job" in organising the festival, the minister said the food prepared by the Mopong-Hongkong Union Kohima was "great"."Konyak tribe celebrate the Aoleang festival from April 1 to 6. On the first day, the men's group goes to the forest to catch wild animals, while the women collect banana leaves and vegetables. On the second day, the menfolk slaughter the animals and invite their in-laws and guests for a grand celebration," H Angnyei Konyak, president, Konyak Union Kohima, said, sharing details of the festival.