Myanmar People and Races
Naga
Naga are known to be ascended from Tibet-Myanmar
ethnic races. They usually live in the northern part
of Myanmar near the India-Myanmar border. To be
exact, they mostly live in the valley regions of
Patkwai. They can also be found in Khantee, Lashee,
Lahel and Nanyun of Sagain Township.
There are about 64 races of this ethnic tribe.
They usually make their villages at above 3000 or
4000 feet above sea level. They grow crop and hunt
for their living. The new year is at January 14 and
15. The main idea of celebrating new year is to
enjoy the feast of the gone year and to welcome a
better year of harvest.
The Chin and the Naga compose about 3 % of the
population of Myanmar. Most of Naga people live in
India, such as Naga Land of northwest India, states
of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. On Myanmar side of
the border live much smaller population of some
100,000 Nagas. They spread around western Sagaing
Division, from Patkoi range in north to Thaungdyat
in south, from Indian border in west to River
Chindwin in east.
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