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- Konyak Tribesman
Situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters it is the land of the Konyaks (One of the fiercest tribes in the world). Even though there is a legal administrative system, but actually it is ruled by tribal chiefs called Anghs (locally known as ‘Wang’ meaning the beginning of everything). Mon is the only district in Nagaland to have this unique institution of Anghship. The word of his is law in these parts. His succession is hereditary in nature. The Konyaks believe that they were direct descendants of Noah, for they have Biblical names like Mosa, Kaisa, Aron and so on. The konyaks are famous for their tattooed faces , blackened teeth and barbaric practice of Headhunting
Places of interests:
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- Angh’s Home at Longwa
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- Naga Relics at Longwa
Longwa: Regarded as one of the biggest villages in Mon the unique feature of Longwa is it shares the international boundary of Myanmar and India: Half of the chief Angh’s house falls in the Indian side and the other half falls in Myanmar. The Angh takes his food in India and sleeps in Myanmar’s territory! Even though there is a village council to administers the village, the Angh’s word is conclusive.
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- Konyak Warrior
Chui village: Located about 8 kms away from Mon town on the Tuensang – Mon road, Chui village still preserves its old charm. One can see the Konyak traditional houses built with palm- leaves roofing, with the main pillars left to protrude. Chui is also famous for ethnic craftsmanship. The skill of the villagers is not confined only on bamboo and woodworks but they are skilled in gun and gunpowder making.
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- Woodcarving at Shangnyu Village
Shanghnyu: Regarded as one of the most prestigious village in Mon district, Shangnyu shares the unique feature of Mon – The Anghship. The main attraction of the village is the piece of woodcarving placed at the entrance of the Angh’s residence. The woodcarving is 8 feet in height and 12 feet in breadth. People believe that it had been constructed by two brothers with the help of an angel.
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- Konyak House Design
Mon village: Mon Village is 7 Kms from Mon town. In the village you can meet the King. He ruled 12 villages – Tanhai, Pongkonmg, Longkei, Leangnyu, Hongphoi, L/Shanghah, Phuktong, Oting, Tumei, Lapa, Upper Tiru and Lower Tiru.
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- Skulls kept at Sheanghah Chingnyu Village:
Sheanghah Chingnyu Village:This village has the Biggest Traditional Ang house and maximum skull of Animals collected during headhunting time.
