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About Aoleang

Aoleang, also called Aoleang Monyu, is the biggest festival of the Konyak Nagas of Nagaland. It is held from 1 to 6 April every year, mainly in Mon district, when spring arrives and the seeds have been sown in the jhum fields.

Aoleang marks the start of the new year for the Konyaks. People pray for a good harvest, honour the land and remember their ancestors. Homes are cleaned, and food, rice beer and meat are made ready days before.

Each day has its own work and joy. There are feasts, songs and dances in traditional dress, with the deep beat of the great log drum. Families visit one another and share meals, and the villages are full of music.

How people celebrate Aoleang

  • Prayers for a good harvest
  • Beating the great log drum
  • Dances and songs in traditional dress
  • Feasts with meat and rice beer
  • Visiting family and friends
  • Welcoming spring and the new year

How to wish well

  • Wish Konyak friends on 1 April or at any time up to 6 April.
  • Spring, a new start, a good harvest and family are good themes.
  • Simple English wishes are welcome; a warm "Happy Aoleang" is enough.

Questions about Aoleang

When is Aoleang?

Every year from 1 to 6 April.

Who celebrates Aoleang?

The Konyak Nagas of Nagaland, mainly in Mon district.

Why is Aoleang celebrated?

It welcomes spring and the new year after the sowing, with prayers for a good harvest.

What is Aoleang Monyu?

Another name for the Aoleang festival of the Konyaks.

Is Aoleang a holiday?

Yes, it is a holiday in Mon district of Nagaland.

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