Rongmei people
Liangmai, other Naga peoples |
The Rongmei people, also known as the Rongmei Naga, are a
ethnic group of Northeast India
.
Some historians and
Inpui. They are recognised as Scheduled Tribes (STs) by the Constitution of India.[1] They celebrate festivals like Gaan Ngai, Rih Ngai, Tun Ngai, Guh Dui Ngai, Matui Ngai, etc.[2]
Eventually, under the leadership of Haipou Jadonang[3] and his successor Rani Gaidinliu,[4] the Rongmei rebelled against British rule in the 1930s. This rebellion gave momentum to and garnered support for the vision of Naga Raj.
Religion
Rongmei Baptist Churches Council
Rongmei Baptist Churches Council (RBCC), formally known as Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA)
Notable people
- Alana Golmei
- Grace Dangmei
- Gaikhangam Gangmei
- Gangmumei Kamei
- Haipou Jadonang
- Jiangam Kamei
- Meijinlung Kamson
- Rani Gaidinliu
See also
- Hill tribes of Northeast India
- Nagaland
- Tamenglong
- Zeliangrong
- List of Naga tribes
References
- ^ "The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes): Order, 1950". Ministry of Law and Justice (India).
- ^ "Significance of Gaan Ngai". Eastern Mirror. Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ISBN 978-81-7024-455-4. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ISBN 978-81-88322-09-1. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "RNBA renamed RBCC during MBC general assembly". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA), Imphal | Azim Premji Foundation". azimpremjifoundation.org. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "7th Youth Conference of RNBA from Jan 15 : 11th jan19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
External links
- www.nambon.com - Zeliangrong community information
