Group of men dancing in ceremonial dress (Image number J.006, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
The " Moatsu" ceremony takes place immediately after the sowing is finished and is the most popular ceremony of the year. It lasts for six days and is an occasion for dancing, drinking, and general free licence and celebration.
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Group of men dancing in ceremonial dress (Image number J.006, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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1919-1920, ©1926.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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| Online access: |
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| Summary: |
The " Moatsu" ceremony takes place immediately after the sowing is finished and is the most popular ceremony of the year. It lasts for six days and is an occasion for dancing, drinking, and general free licence and celebration. |
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| Language: | English |
| Published: |
1919-1920, ©1926.
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| Subjects: | |
| Series: |
SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
| Access: |
Image: © 1926, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson. |
| Place of Publication: |
India -- Nagaland -- Mokokchung District -- Ungma. |