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'''Tsuikuap''' i.e. folk dance is not just singing and dancing but deeply rooted to cultural identity and contains deep meaning.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-11-13 |title=Traditional Folk Dances of Nagaland - Nagaland GK |url=https://nagalandgk.com/traditional-folk-dances-of-nagaland/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=nagalandgk.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

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! colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;width:200px;font-size:10pt" | Tsuikuap(Folk Dance)
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;font-size:7pt" | [[File:Khiamniungan-naga-men-women-traditional-attire-costume-1.jpg|thumb]]<br />JK Photos Nagaland. Cultural club Pathso dancing vigorously
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Langnyu Khiamjangje''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Performs during Miu & Tsoukum Festivals
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Jamhang''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Tribal Dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Hoi-ie-tsui''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Performs during Tsoukum
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Shapautaithiu''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Welcome Dance or Warm reception dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Kheulak''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Performs on the eve of war
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Noknap-ie-tsuikuap''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Peace Treaty Reception Dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Shekou''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Vigorious male dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Tsouchong''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Pre-war dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''I-li-tsuihang''' || style="font-size:9pt" | war dance or victory dance
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| style="font-size:9pt" | '''Khautsauhsie dance''' || style="font-size:9pt" | Performs during Khautsausie festival
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'''Here are the list of multiple Khiamniungan folk dances with definition:'''

'''Langnyu-Khiamjangje''' (Langnyu-Khiamtsangshe) dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the [[Khiamniungan Naga]] tribe of [[Nagaland]] during two of their most important festivals i.e. [[Miu]] and [[Tsoukum]], which are co-related to each other.
<ref>[https://nagalandgk.com/traditional-folk-dances-of-nagaland/ : TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCES OF NAGALAND]</ref>

'''Jamhang'''(Jamhang Tsouthong) Dance: The ‘Jamhang Tsouthong’ tribal dance is a dance of ‘Khiamniungan’ tribe of Nagaland. It is also one of the major tribal dances of north east India.<ref>[https://indianetzone.wpcomstaging.com/2022/03/29/tribal-dances-of-north-east-india/ : Tribal Dances of North East India]</ref>

'''Hoi-ie-tsui''' (Ho-e-tsui) : post-harvesting feast
<ref>[https://easternmirrornagaland.com/hornbill-2018-day-three-offers-naga-cultural-treat/ : Hornbill 2018: Day three offers Naga cultural treat]</ref> usually performs during [[Tsoukum]] festival in the month of October each year.

'''Shapautaithiu''' Dance : Traditional welcome dance to any social occasions.<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mVQyZCjxILc:Khiamniungan traditional way of welcoming Chief Guest to any social occasions - YouTube]</ref> This dance is perform moving backward while the '''Shapau'''(Chief guest) is following them facing the dance group.

'''Kheulak''':
On the eve of every fight, a group of six warriors, donned with combat armour and weapons would perform a dance-like ritual called kheulak at the anterior of the main Morung. They do this as a vow or pledge to kill the enemies in war by keeping the Dao(Naga national Sword) on the ground in front of them and jump with temerity and courageous behavior.

'''Noknap-ie-tsuikuap'''(Noknapizuinuap) (Peace Treaty Reception Dance)The peace treaty between villages is usually carried out in the month of January when the village folks are free from [[jhum]] cultivation. The ceremony is done with the mutual desire of villages to end hostilities and bring about friendship and peaceful coexistence.<ref name="MTA">[https://repository.tribal.gov.in/bitstream/123456789/75187/1/traditional_art_form.pdf: Ministry of Tribal Affairs]</ref>

'''Shekou''' (War Dance): A fearless male dance replication of war with fighting tools wandering around shouting giving out battle cry to keep the village safe from enemy's attack.<ref name="MTA"/>

'''Tsouchong'''
There is also a Pre-war Dance called Tsouchong. This dance is performed Byevery able-bodied man, preparing to go for war. Here, their movements depict the fierce behavior of tigers, bears and other wild animals when roused to anger. Giving out high pitched shouts and yells, they psych themselves up for the battle ahead.<ref name="MTA"/>

'''I-li-tsuihang'''(ElieZuihang): which means victory Dance. This dance signifies victory and strength. During the head hunting days, cutting of an enemy's head was considered an important trophy of war and proof of bravery. On returning to the village after a successful war raid, the enemy's head is taken to the morung and the ElieZuihang dance is performed with vigor, thereby their resolve to strengthen and defend their village is renewed.<ref name="MTA"/>

'''Khautsausie Dance''' (Dance of Merry Making)This dance is performed during the [[Khautsausie]] Sümai (Khaozaosie-Hok-Ah) festival as an expression of gratitude to the Almighty '''God(Kou-o)'''for all the blessings bestowed upon the people. The festival is celebrated in the month of January before the new agricultural cycle begins. The food grains stored in the granaries are used in rituals to thank the Gods and also for feasting. The song accompanying the dance translates as „Come great Barbet bird, let us rejoice together. The mountains are clad in snow which signifies the abundant blessings bestowed upon us.‟<ref name="MTA"/>

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian folk dances| ]]
[[Category:Indian culture-related lists]]
[[Category:India dance-related lists]]
[[Category:Naga people]]
[[Category:People from Noklak district]]

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