The Liangmai tribe inhabits the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India.¹ Their villages are primarily concentrated in the Peren district of Nagaland and the Tamenglong and Senapati districts of Manipur . Additionally, smaller Liangmai settlements can be found in the Dimapur, Imphal East, and Imphal West districts of Manipur. The Liangmais constitute the main inhabitants and hold a dominant presence in Tening town (Peren district, Nagaland) and Tamei town (Tamenglong district, Manipur).² instagram.com/theindegenous Tribe Recognition The Liangmai were officially recognized as a separate tribe in Manipur state by the Government of India on December 22, 2011 .³ This recognition marks a significant milestone for the community, affirming their distinct cultural and historical identity. Origin The Liangmai are one of the tribes of Northeast India, specifically part of the Hamai group and broadly categorized under the larger Naga ethnic umbrella .⁴ Their origin is traditional...
The origin of the Nagas is not know, believed to be from China that migrated south of the Himalayas. The first record of China people in India is from around the 10th century B.C. Based on linguistic evidence, it is believed that the Nagas and other Indians of Chinese descent originated in a region between the Yellow and Yangtze rivers in northwestern China and arrived in India in several waves of migrations that took place over several centuries after Aryans arrived.