Patsho Cultural Club
Patsho Cultural Club | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Noklak district |
| Region | Frontier Nagaland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| • President | Khungo |
| • Secretary | Shingnyo |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,117 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 798612 |
| Vehicle registration | NL |
The Patsho Cultural Club or Pathso cultural club is a community-based organization in Patsho (also spelled Pathso), a village in the Noklak district of Nagaland, India. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the indigenous heritage of the Khiamniungan people.
Activities and Role
The club works to document and perform traditional songs, dances, and folk narratives passed down through generations. Members actively participate in village festivities, showcasing ritualistic dances, folk music, and customary attire to help sustain cultural continuity, especially among the youth. It also serves as a repository for oral traditions, folklore, and indigenous knowledge systems that define the Khiamniungan identity.[1]
Pathso Cultural Troupe
The Pathso Cultural Troupe, the club's performance wing, has represented the Khiamniungan tribe at major events like the Hornbill Festival. For the 25th edition, the troupe traveled over 24 hours from Pathso to Kisama to perform, showcasing traditional attire including the symbolic tiger-tooth necklace and the unique slate-roofed architecture of Khiamniungan dwellings.[2]
The club also participates in local festivals such as Chitso Sumai, a major agricultural celebration marking the start of the farming season, where it performs alongside other cultural troupes.[3]
See also
- Hornbill Festival
- Khiamniungan people
- Noklak district
References
- ↑ "Nagaland: Pathso Noknyu Celebrates Chitso Sumai Festival in Noklak". www.thenortheastpost.com. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "Pathso Cultural Troupe Showcasing Khiamniungan Heritage at 25th Hornbill Festival". nagalandtribune.in. 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "PATHSO NOKNYU CELEBRATES CHITSO SUMAI". nagaland.gov.in. 8 April 2026.
External links
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