Mim Kut Festival
The origin of Mim kut festival has its ties connected to the Kuki story of “Mim”. The original story explores the love and bond of two brothers when they were abandoned by their mother. Lendou and his younger brother shared a piece of Mim when their stomachs were wrought with hunger. It was Mim that got them through these hard times, brought them closer and taught them love. Mim is the last har....
The origin of Mim kut festival has its ties connected to the Kuki story of “Mim”. The original story explores the love and bond of two brothers when they were abandoned by their mother. Lendou and his younger brother shared a piece of Mim when their stomachs were wrought with hunger. It was Mim that got them through these hard times, brought them closer and taught them love. Mim is the last harvest of the year in the Kuki society. The people summon their deceased ancestors and pay their respects on this day. They offer tokens of maize, jewelry, clothing, bread and rice wine. Half of the harvest is dedicated and offered to the dead souls. It is customary to do so but not really mandatory. The souls of ancestors that have passed away are presumed to return to their homes during this festival.
The festival is observed in the later part of December after the crop is harvested. It is celebrated every year. The festivities are celebrated for about two consecutive holidays
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Activities
Highlights/ important rituals of the festival
• The Kuki people carry out ceremonies to honor age old traditions of this important Kuki festival.
• They also pay homage to the souls of their deceased ancestors.
• There are extravagant dance performance and signing performed by cultural groups from different villages with a religious edge to them. Large traditional drums, long horns and other conventional instruments are used to produce a harmonized cacophous music.
• The Mimkut State festival allows people to join in the merriment and celebration of the Kuki society.
• The Kuki people exhibit their ethnic culture through art work that represents their roots.
• There are numerous games, contests, fashion shows, talent hunt, voice hunt and other fun competition and activities along with musical rock concerts, food stalls, fairs and sports.
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Tourism Nagaland
Tourism Nagaland
Opp indoor stadium, Kohima Nagaland
91370224312
nagalandtourism2014[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Dimapur,
which is 4 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Dimapur,
which is 8 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Dimapur,
which is 2KMs away.
