Naga villagers move entire house with united effort; video goes viral

 

LONGLENG: In a remarkable display of unity, Naga villagers from Yachem in Longleng district managed to shift an entire house to a different location recently.

 

 

Although it is not clear what necessitated such an action, at least 50 Naga villagers can be seen lifting and dragging the house using bamboos that had been affixed to the structure.

 

 

Longleng District, the Home of the Phom Nagas, is the tenth district of Nagaland, formed as a result of the bifurcation of Tuensang District.

 

 

Naturally, netizens expressed awe at the remarkable feat shown by the villagers.

 

 

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"United we stand divided we fall. Long live my Nagaland," wrote a user on Facebook, while another said, "Looking at thia video, i remember my childhood… Love this unity."

 

 

Naga villagers in Longleng are known for their unity. The entire community pitches in with help during the building of houses and other heavy work. Therefore, the hiring of labor is an uncommon phenomenon.

 

 

Recently, another video that showcased Naga unity went viral. Hundreds of locals from Kutsapo village under Phek district banded together to pull out carrier truck that had fallen into a gorge.