Sangtam Community

Sangtam Community Latest News

Recently, the apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins.

About Sangtam Community

• The Sangtam tribe is one of the sixteen major tribes of Nagaland.
• They are one of the major Naga ethnic groups in Northeast India.
• They are concentrated in the Kiphire and Tuensang districts of Nagaland, bordering Myanmar. 

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Socio-Political Life of the Sangtams

• Clans: There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongrü, Jingrü, Langtidhongrü/ Langkidhongrü, Mungzarü, Anarü/Yingphidhongrü and Rudidhongrü clans.
• Language: The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken by around 90% of the population.
• The Sangtam people traditionally practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture), which remains central to their livelihood.
• They follow a patriarchal system of lineage and inheritance as well.
• Festivals:
  • Mongmong: The predominant theme of the festival is the worship of the God of the house and the three cooking stones in the fireplace. 
  • Tsohsuh: It is commonly known as ‘vi thung’ festival and is celebrated during the spring season in the month of March.
  • HüNAPUNGBI: It is celebrated especially for children.

Source: TH