Abstract :
The Longte-Yullo, one of the oldest and agriculturally significant festivals of the
Nyishis is a harbinger of new season after which begins sowing of seeds on
cultivated fields. This festival also commemorates the separation of human being
from evil forces by a barricade that took place from time immemorial. The unique
feature of the Longte-Yullo festival is non existence of any priest for ritual chanting
as there is no ritual sacrifice. However, an altar decorated with white feather of
domestic fowl and bamboo decorated flowers etc on top is erected by the villagers to
mark the occasion. This Longte-Yullo festival is celebrated by the Nyishis settled in
upper belt- including Koloriang, Huri,
