The Konyaks tribe who live in the Mon district celebrate the Aoleang festival in the first week of April for six days. The festival is celebrated after sowing. The festival is observed to seek blessings of Lord “Yongwan” for a good harvest. The six days of the festival are known by different names such as: (1) Hoi Lai Yah Nyih (2) Yin Mak Pho Nyih (3) Yin Mok Sheh Nhih (4) Lingnyu Nyih (5) Lingha Nyih and (6) Lingshan Nyih. During the festival, young and old alike dress in traditional attire with feathers in their head and perform traditional dance and sing folklore.

Region : Mon

Duration : 6 days