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on February 01, 2011

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Nagaland: Naked Warriors & Beauty Contest on the India-Myanmar Border

Dear All, I am now in Goa on the western coast of India. Over the last 2 weeks, I have gotten from exotic Assam to colourful Nagaland, and then pass through messy, dirty Kolkata (no wonder Mother Theresa was there). I have uploaded over 60 photos of my Nagaland trip including the most amazing and colourful Hornbill Festival (simply very National Geographic!). Do check them out at http://twcnomad.blogspot.com OK, here is my Naga story: Nagaland: Naked Warriors & Beauty Contest on the India-Myanmar Border "Uuu Om Uuu Om Uuu Om," the Naga warriors of the Chang tribe flashed their dark elephant hide shields, waved their spears while stamping their feet. Facing them were warriors of a rival clan, looking every bit as menacing as them, especially with the wild boar tasks perched on their headdress, which was topped by a hornbill feather. Hung around the neck of some of these warriors were necklaces with metal carvings...

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Wee Cheng in South Asia

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