Naga people

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The Naga people of about two and half million are found in Nagaland, parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh in North-East India, and parts of Myanmar (Burma) such as Sagaing Division. Of mixed Yunnanese and Burmese origin, they speak tribal dialects belonging to the Tibeto-Burman family.

[edit] Culture

Tattooing and dormitories plays a major role in their traditional culture, although this practice is now in sharp decline. Headhunting, which was once widely practiced, has been banned since 1991.

[edit] List of Naga tribes

They are divided into 30 tribes, many of whom are found outside Nagaland.

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