Ollo Naga

Ollo Naga
Lazu
Total population
1510 approx,[1] Arunachal Pradesh
Languages
Nocte language
Related ethnic groups
Nocte, Other Naga people

The Ollo people, also known as the Lazu Naga, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group mostly resides in the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and some in the Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar.[2] They inhabit 12 villages under Lazu circle in Tirap district. However, due to lack of official recognition from Government of Arunachal Pradesh they are considered a subgroup of ethnic Nocte people.

Festival

They celebrate "Woraang" festival.[3][4] It is one of the colorful festivals of India.

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2011". MHA, Govt of India.
  2. ^ "Five tribes of Arunachal to get ST status: minister". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. May 31, 2013 – via Business Standard.
  3. ^ "Ollo-naga-community-celebrates-woraang-festival". www.uniindia.com.
  4. ^ "Ollo-worang-juku-celebrated-with-fervor". www.thedawnlitpost.com.


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