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The Hega
festival is one of the most important and the largest festivals among
the Zeliang community. It falls in the month of February from 10th to
15th every year. It is a festival invoking the Almighty God to shower
his blessing upon his people with richness, luck and courage. It is also
a festival of joy, rest and get-together. On this day, people pray to
Almighty God for protection and guidance. On this festival young couples
are united for their future. The festival is announced earlier and all
the preparations are done before-hand. The festival begins with a
variety of programmes and merrymaking. The festival last for five days.
The first day is known as Hega Teu Dap, the second day is known as Herie
Kap, the third day is known as Tsing Rak, the fourth day is known as
Rodi and the last day of Hega is known as Koksui. |
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Chega Gadi is
another important and popular festival of the Zeliang people. The
genesis of this festival marks the people’s belief that on this day the
Almighty showers blessings and brings good harvest and health. However,
the date for the celebration often differs between communities and
villages which usually is fixed according to their convenience. The Liangmai Community celebrates this festival usually in the last part of
the Chegahiu i.e., October.
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