The (also known as Zeme Naga) are an ethnic group and language community indigenous to Northeast India, primarily residing in the states of Manipur , Assam , and Nagaland . They are part of the larger Zeliangrong collective, which also includes the Liangmai and Rongmei tribes. Culture and Society
The Zeme language belongs to the family and has approximately 110,000 speakers.
The Zeme people possess a rich heritage centered on community, land, and ancestral traditions:
: While many have converted to Christianity since the 19th century, some still practice ancestral religions, following the supreme God Tingwang (also known as Herakandingpeu).
: Most celebrations are tied to the agricultural cycle, including sowing and harvesting. Key festivals include Hega Ngni , Heleikannabe Ngni , and Puakpet Ngni .
