Village in Nagaland Which Falls in India & Myanmar Both
The Longwa village of Nagaland, where the king resides with his 60 wives, is distributed between two countries.
India is a country of diverse cultures and is a hub of various traditional customs and beliefs. A lot of us, living in the urban areas, often remain unfamiliar about the different cultures in rural areas. Today, we are going to tell you about a place not just known for its culture but also because of its geographical abnormalities. And guess what? The leader of this place has not one, two or three, but 60 wives. The man is the King of the Konyak tribe, residing in the interiors of the Nagaland state. The Longwa village of Nagaland, where the king resides with his 60 wives, is distributed between two countries.
The village lies on the border of India and Myanmar and hence geographically is shared by both the countries. The king is called Angh. Apart from his village, he is also the king of 100 villages in Myanmar, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. A very interesting fact is that the border separating India and Myanmar is believed to pass right through Angh’s residence. Because of the geography involved, residents of this village have dual citizenship in both countries and are permitted to roam freely across the border without the need for travel documents.The Konyak tribe has, in recent times, adapted modernity to some extent after they adopted Christianity in the 1960s.
However, before that, they were known for their uncivilised behaviour and were referred to as ‘Headhunters’ due to the custom of attacking neighbouring villages and chopping off the heads of their opposing warriors. The decapitated heads were taken as trophies and considered a symbol of power and prestige. What do you think about this weird village which is shared between the two countries and the chief has 60 wives? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.
