Nagaland celebrates 60th statehood day

Nagaland celebrates 60th statehood day

Nagaland celebrated its 60th statehood day on 1 December 2022. It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1963.

Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It’s home to diverse indigenous tribes, with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribes’ culture. Its capital city of Kohima suffered heavy fighting in World War II, commemorated by memorials at the Kohima War Cemetery. The Nagaland State Museum exhibits ancient weaponry, a ceremonial drum and other traditional Naga cultural artifacts.