Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous mongoloid communities living in the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in India. The term "Zeliangrong" refers to the Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei Naga tribes combined together. The descendants of Hoi of Makuilongdi (Makhel) were divided and were made peripheral appendages to three political entities - Manipur, Naga Hills (Nagaland) and the North Cachar District of Assam. Zeliangrong can be classified as an ethno-cultural entity. Racially they are Southern Mongoloid and linguistically Tibeto-Burman. The Zeliangrong people are the descendants of the same ancestor who founded the great Makuilongdi village, the 'cradle of Zeliangrong culture'. The Zeliangrong people have a long history and have inherited a rich cultural heritage. They have a great love and strong attachment to their ancestral homeland and traversed a long period of history from their ancient days at Makhel and Makuilongdi to the present times. They faced aggression from powerful neighbours, yet they always defended and protected their territory, their way of life, their religion and culture.

The story of the origin of the Zeliangrong Nagas is based on two main premises. One is essentially mythological and it describes the supernatural origin of mankind. The other aspect describes in details the actual movements of the Zeliangrong people to their present habitat through the ages. Before proceeding further it is important to note that every indigenous community is a repository of a distinctive body of knowledge which has evolved over a long period of time. Knowledge accumulated through generations and stored in myths, legends, tales, proverbs, songs, beliefs, rituals, ceremonies, art and craft and handed down from generation to generation have determined and enriched the course of lives of these peoples. It is in this context that the history and origin of the Zeliangrong people must be understood and discussed.

Source: Wikipedia & http://www.zeliangrong.com/

The North East Tamchon Football Trophy is held every year in New Delhi organized by the Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi (TNSD). This tournament is held in memory of (L) Mr. R.N.Tamchon, ACP, Delhi Police under the motto "Excellence with truth and dignity". The tournament is organized on invitational basis with sixteen teams from all North Eastern Region including Sikkim. The main objective of the trophy is to promote unity, friendship, understanding and sportsmanship amongst the people of North East of India. At the same time it aims to provide opportunity to talented football players to display their potential. This year, the winner will be awarded with the North East Tamchon Trophy in addition to Rs. 5.00 lakhs cash prize, medals and certificates. The trophy can be owned by any team who wins the trophy consecutively for three years and the runners up will be awarded with medals, certificates and cash prizes of Rs. 3.00 lakhs and Rs. 2.00 lakhs respectively. The quarter finalists will also be awarded with Rs. 25,000 and individual prizes.

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