Kasom Khullen
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Kasom Khullen is a village located in the northeastern state of Manipur in India. The village, about 64 km away from the capital Imphal, is also the headquarters of the Kasom Sub Division situated in the southern region of Kamjong district. The village is inhabited by about 250 households.
Kasom Khullen, like the majority of the villages in the district is inhabited by the Tangkhul Naga tribe. Although the village has a different and unique language of its own, the people interact with other parts of the district through the local Tangkhul dialect
Kasom Khullen boasts a history of culture and tradition, especially characterized by its folk dances.
The Kasom khullen village is considered to be about 15 generations old (525 years old) and they are believed to have been living there since 1497 AD.
The religion of the village is Christianity. During the pre-Christian era, the people worshipped “Arih Lungzing” or “Bukati Bukatangpe”; they were believed to be the creators of heaven and earth. However, with the advent of Christianity, the people started converting to Christianity in 1940. The village officially adopted Christianity in the year 1947, but the cultural traditions of the village are still preserved through its folk music, dances, and festivals. Now all the people of the village are Christian.
Occupation
[edit]The main occupation of the village is agriculture, practicing Jhum cultivation. The people are simple and have a great work ethic, even though the majority of the population is literate. Fishing and hunting also play an important role in the daily livelihood of the village. Almost every household in the village is equipped with the necessary tools and weapons for it.
Festivals
[edit]Throughout the ages, the village has been taking an active part in preserving the unique culture of the Tangkhul Naga tribe. Apart from the various festivals of the Tangkhul Naga tribe, the village also has its own, notably the Ramtho Phanit and Reiko festivals. Ramtho Phanit is the festival which marks the beginning of the agricultural year. Reiko is the festival that is observed whenever the village leads a successful expedition against the enemies in the past. It is observed till this day whenever the village brings laurels and is victorious in Sporting events.
Folk dances
[edit]Kasom Khullen is famous for its unique folk dances. The following is the list of events in which the village participated in folk dances:
| Dates and events | Venue |
|---|---|
| 15 June- 8 Sept, 1973. International Folkloric Festival.(Participated as India's representative - 3rd Position) | Tunisia, Romania, Malta, Spain, Bulgaria |
| 26 January 1960. Republic Day Celebration, India | Delhi |
| 1976. All India Congress Committee Seminar | Guwahati |
| 26 Jan 1977. Republic Day Celebration, India | Delhi |
| 1990. Naga's Convention | Kohima |
| 1994. State level Youth Festival, Manipur (3rd Position) | Khuman Lampak, Imphal |
| Oct. 1998. Gen Conference, All Naga Students' Association Manipur | Chandel District Headquarters |
| Nov.1999 National Games of India | Khuman Lampak Main Stadium Imphal |
| Oct. 2003. 20th Gen Conf. Of Naga Students' Federation | Ngalang, Dimapur |
| 26 Jan.2010. Republic Day Celebration, India | Ukhrul |
References
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- ^ "CIOFF - International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts - VELIKO TARNOVO International Folklore Festival". Cioff.org. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
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