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  • Space for my cultural attire

    I am the kind of person who loves to wear the same dress repeatedly. I have this peculiar obsession with getting the most wear out of my favorite dress, even though I have other outfits in my wardrobe. Due to this preference, I’ve cut down my expenses on dresses, as I find myself rarely wearing the ones I own.

    While I don’t own any limited edition, branded, or expensive clothing, I take great joy in wearing my traditional dresses whenever the opportunity arises. I love flaunting them and taking pride in showcasing my cultural attire. Even though I don’t get many chances to wear them, I still make a point to carry them with me wherever I go. I’m more than willing to allocate space for them in my packed luggage bag. Hehe!

  • Shanvai Chonvai!

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    What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?
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    I belong to one of the indigenous tribes of the world called the Tangkhul Naga Tribe of Manipur, India. Though we don’t have a script of our own or a written history about our origin or roots, our culture and tradition were passed down from generation to generation through folklores, folk songs, or our traditional practices that were taught from a young age.

    We take utmost pride in our cultural heritage by preserving it, although most of the old practices of animism were replaced by the advent of Christianity. Above all these I would like to mention the rich cultural and traditional dresses of my community (Shanvai Chonvai). The dresses are colorful and vibrant- women dresses are – kachon (Shawl*), Kashan (Wrap around), Kongsang (Neckpiece) etc…. Men’s clothing includes – Hao marao (Loin Cloth), Kachon (Shawl*), Paasi (Head gear) etc….

    *Men and Women have different shawl. Can check out more about this in different websites and social medias if your are interested. Traditional dresses of Tangkhul – Search (bing.com)

    A Tangkhul man and woman in traditional attires!1

    1. Photo source: internet ↩︎