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Naga
There are estimated more than 150,000 Nagas, comprising of 12 major tribes and many sub-tribes, dwelling in Myanmar. Since hundreds years, Nagas live high in the northwestern hills region, along the India border, but in recent years, many have moved to the Chin Dwin River Valley around the Sagaing Division and Chin State.
Despite they share basically 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.
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.
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 Tribal Museum
Naga Tribal Museum is aiming to preserve the traditional artifacts and relics which representing for all the Naga sub tribes.
It was founded in 2004 and had been planned to appear for many years. The Naga Cultural Committee is cooperating with the Naga people to be collected the numerous artifacts before the museum was opened.
Nowadays, the Naga people have a good opportunity to preserve their heritage in this museum as a mark of pride and consideration.

 

Naga Traditional New Year Festival 2008

 

(Yangon – Mandalay – Homalin – Leshi – Homalin – Mandalay – Yangon)
(5 Days / 4Nights)

(12 Jan 07) Day – 1 (Yangon – Mandalay – Homalin – Leishi) by flight, by boat and by truck
Your flight leaves Yangon Airport to fly to Homalin via Mandalay. More visitors come on board at Mandalay and the plane leaves for Homalin, the nearest air terminal to Leshi. At Homalin, a welcoming committee wait for you and conducts you to the jetty. Boat on Chindwin River, One of the major tribe of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy river on to Htamanthi village. Enjoy lunch and refreshments at Htamanthi village before continuing to Leshi by light air truck. Arrive at Leshi and check in to your accommodations built with native materials. Dinner and rest for the night.

(13 Jan 07) Day – 2 (Leshi)
Visit to Naga villages around Leshi and studying Naga natural life.

(14 Jan 07) Day – 3 (Leshi)
The traditional Naga Ceremonial Pole will be erected at the festival grounds and various Naga clans in all their traditional costumes will be there to participate. Explore the surrounding villages or the town of Leshi on your own.

(15 Jan 07) Day – 4 (Naga New Year Festival)
The Official Opening Ceremony of Naga New Year begins on the festival grounds early morning. Partake the traditional food and rice wine with Naga community elders. After conclusion of the Official Ceremony dance competitions by dance troupes from various Nagas villages and sport events will start. Finally in the evening a large bonfire is lit and everybody take part in welcoming the Naga New Year, dancing around the bonfire.

(16 Jan 07) Day – 5 (Leshi – Homalin – Mandalay – Yangon)
You leave the Naga New Year Festival and heads back home, either to Mandalay or Yangon. Service ends.

Tour Cost : 1250 USD (per pax)

Tour inclusive:

• Transportation
  •  Domestic flight to and from Yangon
  • Shuttle Boat between Homalin and Htamanthu Village
  • Four wheel drive between Htamanthi and Leshi
• Accommodation
  • 4 nights at Naga Traditional House
• Meals
  • American Breakfast
  • Buffet Lunch and dinner (Chinese & European Food) during festival

Tour exclusive:

• English speaking through out guide service (US $ 525 for the whole trip)
• Accommodation in Yangon and other places
• Transfer and transportation in Yangon and other places
• Extra tours not mentioned in the program
• Entrance Fees