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IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON DIMAPUR

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 The globalization is process of interaction and integration among people, companies and governments worldwide. The process by which world, previously isolated through distance and physical, becomes increasingly interconnected. It occurred by the increase in interaction between peoples around the world that involves the sharing of ideas, cultures, goods, service and investment. A globalized world is one in which political, economic, cultural, and social events becomes interconnected in every distance. As such, Dimapur being the largest city and municipality in the Indian state of Nagaland, impacted adversely by the process of globalization and with the establishment of Railway Station in 1990s and airport built during the World War II, many new development, companies and advanced technology started to flow in continuously. Trough this globalization the culture, ideas, education and advanced technology from every cornor of the world are prevalent and vague in Dimapur district of Nagalan
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TRADITIONAL DANCES OF NAGAS

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Dance is the mode of communication through body language, face expression and gesture of hands. Dance lover finds it as a means of relaxation and distancing from the mundane life. Dance comes to it's ultimate perfection when ancient tradition and cultural heritage blend with music and rhythm in equal proportion. For the people of Nagaland, dance is the extreme heightened of pleasure, zest and joy. They enjoy every moment of this wonderful experience that is derived from dance. * CHANSANG : Changsang dance is performed in praise of the birth-place of mankind and the earth. Prayer runs neck to neck along with the dance during the festival to which the dance is associated in order to propitiate the sky god. A colourful outfit accompanied by matching songs goes on full throttle during the period of Puanglem/Nknyulum festival. * MONYU ASHO : This dance is performed by Phom NAGAS during the Monyu . It marks the end of the winter and beginning of summer. It is also a time of prayer and
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Zeliang Folk tale of a man, tiger and a cat

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Once upon a time there was a man name " Rangam " and a Tiger they both were a good friend. But after few years the tiger started to hunt the villagers, their domestic animals for his food, Rangam told him not to do but he continue. So, to get rid of the tiger, Rangam came up with a plan.  One day he went to the forest where the tiger lives and was collecting a long cane rope. the tiger came by and asked him, my friend what are you doing. He replied a strong wind is coming and this world is coming to an end so I am collecting the rope to tie myself  so that the wind wont carry me away. I am coming with you said the Tiger, Ok then after collecting the rope they decided to tie taking in turn. Rangam asked the tiger to tie him up first, but he replied since you are a man you can tie yourself later, so tie me up first. Now Rangam told the tiger to punch the big tree with all his might and it was moving, so they choose the bigger and the stronger tree. Then, Rangam stared tying
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My Favourite Anime

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  Gol.D.Roger was known as the "Pirate King," the man who had acquired everything in this world. The strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line .  The capture and execution of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. The final words he said at the execution tower were  "My treasures? If you want it, I'll let you have it. Look for it; I left all of it at that place."  These words sent many to the seas, chasing their dreams, headed toward the Grand Line, in search of One Piece  . It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates , men who dreamed of finding One Piece -which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame-and quite possibly the pinnacle of glory and the title of the Pirate King .  Two decades after his death, a young boy named  Monkey.D.Luffy , a 17-year-old boy embarks on a journey across the world to discover it's greatest treasure, the One Piece , and inherit Roger's wil
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Festivals of Nagaland

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Cultural life in Nagaland is one long festival. The State is replete with festivities throughout the year, as all tribes  celebrate their own festivals with a pageantry of colors, music and dance.  A common features is that the festivals revolve around agriculture, the main stay of Naga economy. These festivals date back to times prior to the advent of Christianity. The predominant theme of the festivals is offering prayer to the Supreme Being .  All the tribes have its distinct cultural traditions and customs, through various forms of performing arts. Each tribal community can be distinguished by the colorful and intricately designed costumes, jewelers and beads that its members wear. Most festivals begin as a propitiation of the spirits, involving abstinence for purification of self, the house and the village. Nagas followed an unwritten Lunar calendar indicating some kind of astronomical prowess. This calendar invariably had 12 months, each with 28-30 days. Some like the Angamis e
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