Lazu | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 1510 approx,[1] Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Languages | |
| Nocte language | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nocte, Other Naga people |
The Ollo people, also known as the Lazu Naga, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group mostly resides in the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and some in the Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar.[2] They inhabit 12 villages under Lazu circle in Tirap district. However, due to lack of official recognition from Government of Arunachal Pradesh they are considered a subgroup of ethnic Nocte people.
Festival
They celebrate "Woraang" festival.[3][4] It is one of the colorful festivals of India.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2011". MHA, Govt of India.
- ↑ "Five tribes of Arunachal to get ST status: minister". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. May 31, 2013 – via Business Standard.
- ↑ "Ollo-naga-community-celebrates-woraang-festival". www.uniindia.com.
- ↑ "Ollo-worang-juku-celebrated-with-fervor". www.thedawnlitpost.com.
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