(Langpang means bed) It is the southernmost range forming an irregular boundary of the Ao area with that of the Lothas and Semas to the south and with the Sangtams to the east.

The festival provides a period of recreation and entertainment after the stressful work of clearing fields, burning jungles and sowing seeds.

Clark approached his work among the Ao as a civilizing mission, seeking to replace traditional culture and language with that of the West.

[citation needed] Traditional Ao cuisine is characteristically non-vegetarian food, preferably cooked by boiling instead of frying.

[8] Wood Carvings of human beings, hornbill, mithun head, elephants, tiger and other animals which are displayed at the entrance of the village gates or front doors or porch of the houses.

[8] Traditional Ornaments worn by both men and women specially during festive occasions, including necklaces, earrings, armlets and bracelets and headgears etc.

These are usually made out of beads, brass, bones and horns of animals, boar’s teeth, ivory, shells and precious stones and metals.

[8] Metal Work consisting of agricultural implements, ornaments, weapons for hunting and war, like spears and the Dao (Naga sword).