What is Lui-Ngai-Ni: Tradition, Histrory and Celebration

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One of the biggest festivals celebrated in Manipur, India, is called Lui Ngai Ni. It is a distinctive method of honoring and appeasing the divine forces while praying to god for the general public's wellbeing and prosperity. Every year, it is observed on February 14–15 during the spring.

Traditions of Lui Ngai Ni

The Naga tribes celebrate this festival by sowing seeds. Northwestern Myanmar and northeastern India are both home to the Naga people. In Manipur, they have a sizable population.

The numerous tribes that make up the Naga in Manipur have this chance to unite, celebrate their rich cultural heritage, and forge stronger ties among themselves.

The festival's name, which is composed of three words in three different Naga languages but essentially means "Seed Sowing Festival," does in fact reflect this rich heritage.

The god of crops is consulted during this festival to grant his blessing so that the seeds will grow and produce a bountiful harvest.

The festival features a variety of cultural activities, including folk dances and songs, wearing traditional attire, and drumming. All Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur celebrate Lui-Ngai-Ni, but the main celebration alternates between the state's two main Naga district headquarters.

The festival of Lui Ngai Ni was started in the middle of the 1980s to give the Naga people a "national festival," even though the traditions of the festival are based on centuries-old spring customs followed by almost all of the Naga tribes. Manipur has observed it as a public holiday since 1998.

How is Lui Ngai Ni Celebrated and Where to Go?

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The festival celebrations witness various cultural programs, cultural performances, the lighting of the fire, traditional dancing and singing. It provides an opportunity for the youth to connect with their culture and traditions. It is also a major platform for various local artists and musicians to showcase their talent. Traditional drum beating is one of the performing arts seen in this festival. It revolves around the popular belief of offering prayers to god and getting blessed with a rich harvesting season in return. The festival sees thousands of participants across different regions of the North East, according to redbus.

The majority of the Naga-populated areas in Manipur celebrate this festival, but Chandel, Senapati, Ukhrul, and Tamenglong are where the festivities are concentrated. The festival also features native sports, such as tribal people climbing oiled bamboo poles. Here is more information about these stunning locations that will be hosting Lui Ngai Ni in 2020.

Chandel: A variety of flora and fauna call this area of northeastern India's hills home. It is well connected to nearby cities and is simple to reach via the highways. In the center of the town is where you'll find the bus station.

Senapati: With its hilly terrain, untamed rivers, and rugged mountains, it is one of Manipur's best tourist destinations. Roads provide good access to Dipamur and Guwahati.

Ukhrul: It is 314 km (314 miles) from the Dimapur railway station and about 105 km (314 miles) from the Imphal International Airport. To get to Ukhrul, you can hire a bus or a cab at the station or the airport.

Tamenglong: To get to Tamenglong from Imphal, a bus can be taken from Dimapur or Guwahati. It is 142 kilometers away from Imphal. The trip offers stunning natural scenery and is one of the most popular rides among tourists.

Witness North-East India’s biggest two-day festival with folk songs, blowing of Lui-Ngai-Ni trumpet, the beating of drums, solo performances and cultural dances by the Naga tribes!

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