Situated at an altitude of 4347 feet, Mokokchung is the home of the Ao Naga tribe. According to the legends the Aos sprung up from “Longtrok” which means “six stones”. In the past, Mokokchung was one of the important locations in the Naga Hills, where the British had established their presence in the late 19th century. Later on, arrival of Christian missionaries to Mokokchung had brought a different influence in the field of education: and today it has the highest literacy in the state with an average literacy rate of 84 %.
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- Young Angami Naga Tribesmen
Places of interests:
Longkhum village: Situated at an altitude of 1846 meters, Longkhum village is a frontier village with a primitive history of headhunting. The Aos believe that Longkhum is the resting place of the dead spirit onward journey to the heaven. It is said that some people of this village still believe in the animistic religion and still worship their god “Longlanpa Tsungrem”. The villagers are very friendly in nature and they feel proud to showcase their rich handicrafts and handlooms to the visitors.
Mopungchuket Village: 20 kilometers from Mokokchung, Mopungchuket is a modern village and the center of missionary activities. The village is famous for the two lovers Jina and Itiben. A library cum museum has been constructed and maintained by the village youth. This has a good collection of books regarding the history and the culture of the Nagas. Efforts have been taken to re-construct the ‘Morungs’, the Bachelor’s dormitory, to carve and maintain the Time Pillar and to preserve cultural artifacts in the village museum.
