Government of India
Domain:Oral traditions and expressions
State: Nagaland
Description:
The Chokris are a sub-community under the Chakhesang Naga tribe. The Chakhesang cultural research center is situated in Chethba town in the Phek district of Nagaland. The Chokri community cherishes folk songs as their proud heritage, which forms a part of their everyday life. In the absence of a literary script, the practitioners sing these songs from memory.
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