Pochury Naga tribe

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The Pochury Naga tribe is an indigenous community of Nagaland in Northeast India, known for its rich traditional customs, vibrant attire, and participation in regional cultural festivals.

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instanceOf Naga tribe
ethnic group
indigenous community
artForm basketry
folk dances
traditional folk songs
wood carving
continent Asia
country India
countrySubdivision Northeastern Region of India NERFINISHED
culturalRegion Eastern Naga cultural area NERFINISHED
culture Naga culture
demographicLocation rural highland areas of Nagaland
ethnolinguisticGroup Tibeto-Burman peoples NERFINISHED
festivalParticipation Hornbill Festival of Nagaland NERFINISHED
governedBy village councils
hasCustom age-group based youth dormitory traditions (historically)
community feasts
rituals linked to agriculture
heritageStatus recognized Scheduled Tribe in India
knownFor participation in regional cultural festivals
rich traditional customs
vibrant traditional attire
language Pochury language NERFINISHED
locatedIn Nagaland NERFINISHED
Northeast India
migrationPattern historically village-based, with limited long-distance migration
modernReligion predominantly Christian
partOf Naga people NERFINISHED
politicalStatus Scheduled Tribe under Indian Constitution
primaryEconomicActivity subsistence agriculture
region Phek district NERFINISHED
religion Christianity
traditional animist beliefs
socialStructure clan-based organization
state Nagaland NERFINISHED
traditionalDress beaded ornaments
colorful handwoven shawls
headgear decorated with feathers
traditionalHousing wooden thatched houses
traditionalOccupation animal husbandry
shifting cultivation
terrace farming
weaving
traditionalReligion indigenous animist practices (historically)
usesScript Latin script for Pochury language (via missionary influence)

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Hornbill Festival hasParticipant Pochury Naga tribe