Changsang dance is performed by the Chang tribe from ___________ during Naknyukum festivals.

The correct answer is Nagaland.

Key Points

• Changsang Dance
  • Nagaland, popularly referred to as "The Land of Festivals," is a small, hilly state in India's northeast.
  • Various ethnic tribes of Naga refers it as their home.
  • Nagas hold annual festivities all year long.
  • Naga culture places a strong emphasis on music and dancing.
  • The Chang Naga Tribe of Nagaland performs the Changsang dance as a part of the Naknyulüm festival in the month of July.
  • Changsang dance is performed to honour the environment and the site where humanity originated.
  • During the festival with which the dance is associated, prayers are performed side by side with the dance in order to honour the sky God.

Additional Information

• The Chang Nagas perform dances in colourful clothes and accompany them with matching tunes during the Puanglem/Nknyulum festival time.
• In addition to it, the Phom Nagas perform the Monyu Asho dance, a traditional folk dance, during the Phom Monyu festival, the largest festival of the Phom Naga tribe.
• The festival is celebrated in April.