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About Ungma |
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Ungma is a historic village which is located about 10 km south
of the heart of Mokokchung town in India. Ungma is one of the
most ancient Ao villages and is of great tourist interest to
view the folklore, customs and traditions of Ao Naga. Ungma is
one of the more developed villages in Nagaland. Ungma is the
2nd largest village in Nagaland. It is believed as the oldest
and the largest of all the Ao villages. It is considered to be
the birthplace of the Ao Naga tribes. The inhabitants of the
village follow and preserve the Ao culture and tradition.
Ungma is the 2nd largest village in Nagaland. It is believed
as the oldest and the largest of all the Ao villages. It is
considered to be the birthplace of the Ao Naga tribes. The
natives of the village follow and preserve the Ao culture and
tradition.
An old log drum, a wonderful park on its outskirts and a
Baptist church are some of the famous attractions of the
village. The Tsungremong and Moatsu festivals are celebrated
in the village with a lot of zeal and splendour, during which
the local people display traditional art forms and dances.
The village is divided into two parts, Yimpang (North) and
Yimlang (South). In the heart of the village, i.e., between
Yimpang andYimlang, the Baptist Church stands, which reflects
the supremacy of Baptist faith in the everyday life of the
village.
Legends signify the early Aos settled here first after coming
from Chungliyimti before migrating to the rest of Ao areas. An
old log drum in the village is worth visiting. There is also a
beautiful Park on the outskirts of the village. |
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Demography |
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In
recent years, both Mokokchung and Ungma have grown due to
increase in population and have become one continuous
settlement. It is a part of the continuous settlements from
Amenyong and Khensa in the Northwest and DEF colony in the
Northeast through Mokokchung and Ungma up to Alichen in the
south. This has resulted in an urban agglomeration that is the
third largest in the state.
With a population of 7,189 people (2001 census), Ungma is the
third largest Ao village as also the third largest village in
Mokokchung district. Prior to this, Ungma enjoyed the privilege
of being the largest Ao village as also that of Mokokchung
District. However, by 2001 census, Chuchuyimlang and Changki had
overtaken Ungma in terms of population. Recent population trend
also suggest that Longjang may soon overtake Ungma as the third
largest Ao village. |
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People, culture, festivals |
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The people are friendly and polite. Almost the whole
population is Christian. New Year and Christmas is a very
good time to visit Ungma. The villagers begin to celebrate
Christmas from the first week of December and continue
until the new year.
Festivals Celebrated in Ungma Village are-
New Year
New Year is celebrated with great splendor and
enthusiasm by all the people.
Moatsu
Moatsu is a festival of community bonding celebrated
in May for 3 days. As a celebration villagers express
their friendship for each other by exchanging gifts,
making new friends, feasting, bon fire etc
Harvest festival
This is the biggest festival for the community that is
celebrated immediately after the harvest of the crop.
Offering prayers to God, dancing, feasting mark the
festival.
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated by all the converted tribes who
follow Christianity.
Tsungremong
Tsungremong is a festival of celebration, dancing, singing
and frolicking |
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Places to Visit in Ungma Village |
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Ungma Baptist Church of Ungma is the main feature of the
village. This huge church building is major pilgrim destination
for the Baptized Nagas.The church is situated between Yimpang
and Yimlang (the two areas of the village). It reveals the
dominance of Baptist faith in the everyday life of the
village.Ungma Baptist Church is a major tourist spot of
Mokochung district.The church received donations from the other
churches and the missionaries. New Year, Christmas and other
festivals are celebrated with great splendor and zeal.
The Nature Park near Ungma village is a Major Tourist
Destination Of The District. The park has amazing Greenery and
variety of trees. The park also has cottages where one can avail
accommodation. It is a great relaxation place for tourists |
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