Celebrating Heritage: The Zeme Community's Hega'ngi Festival Concludes

The Hega'ngi festival, a vibrant celebration of the Zeme community, recently concluded in Haflong. This three-day event featured traditional prayers, games, and a showcase of agricultural produce, emphasizing the community's rich cultural heritage. Attendees gathered to honor their customs and foster a spirit of hospitality, reinforcing their identity in modern times. The festival not only celebrated their traditions but also highlighted the Zeme people's commitment to preserving their unique cultural practices.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 1, 2026, 12:48 IST

Hega'ngi Festival: A Cultural Showcase

Haflong, Jan 1: The Hega'ngi festival, a vibrant three-day celebration of the Zeme community, has successfully concluded, highlighting the tribe's rich cultural heritage.

This significant festival commenced with great enthusiasm in Haflong, drawing a large crowd of Zeme community members.

The opening day featured a gathering at Lodiram Kelumki in Lodi, where attendees offered prayers to Tin Wang, the sky deity, asking for blessings for a fruitful harvest. Community members showcased their finest jhum produce at the temple on this day.

The second day was filled with traditional games and sports, fostering a spirit of joy and camaraderie. Winners of various competitions welcomed fellow villagers to their homes, serving traditional dishes in a customary fashion, which emphasized the values of hospitality and community bonding.

Hega'ngi serves as a testament to the Zeme community's dedication to preserving their customs, folklore, music, dance, and agricultural practices.

This three-day festival not only celebrated cultural pride but also highlighted the unique identity of the Zeme people, who continue to honor their traditions in contemporary society.