Naga tribes are derived from Tibeto- Burman group. Numerous Naga tribes spread throughout the Northwestern hills of Myanmar. They cultivate various crops, which is their main source of livelihood. They shift from one hillside to another to set up their villages when soil is depleted. Villages are often far from each other, which limits communication between them. Various dialets have developed, but they have maintained a basic tribal culture.

            After harvesting their crops, the Naga celebrate New Year Festival and welcome the next season. This festival is social, but it is also to exchange previous year experiences, to make plans for the coming year and to discuss how to overcome difficulties.They pray for abundant crops and domestic animals and to have good weather.

            Another aspects of this festival is reunion of relatives, who are away from home. In ancient times, festival was held village by village. Nowadays, the central committee of Naga Tribal culture choose one celebration site each other, to be held on January 15. All tribes taking part in the festival congregate at the chosen site. Naga songs and dances depict the history of how Naga tribes lived harmoniously and the festival is away of renewing and reinforcing that harmony.Naga festival is best opportunity for foreign travelers to visit the remote Naga region and to experience one of Asia’s last authentic events of traditional culture and custom.