Travel Nagaland - Part 2
Spirits that wander the wilderness and towns, the fruitfulness of mother earth; social holding among groups, cleaning and revival are the principle components that structure the souls of the celebrations of the Naga individuals.
Every tribe that occupy the area has got its own custom and this deciphers into a celebration. Before voyaging, each explorer ought to mastermind his/ her schedule, for the first celebration in Nagaland happens in January and the last (or is the keep going recorded?) December- regardless of what the season is, some celebration is constantly round the corner.
Every tribe that occupy the area has got its own custom and this deciphers into a celebration. Before voyaging, each explorer ought to mastermind his/ her schedule, for the first celebration in Nagaland happens in January and the last (or is the keep going recorded?) December- regardless of what the season is, some celebration is constantly round the corner.
The terminology of KISAMA is gotten from two towns specifically, Kigwema (KI) and Phesama(SA) and MA which implies Village, on whose area the Naga Heritage Village is created and authorized by the State Government of Nagaland.
Arranged around 10 kilometers from Kohima, the Naga Heritage Village offers a scene of natures, glad and friendliness of individuals. The goal of the Heritage Village is to ensure and save all ethnic social legacies by making a typical administration methodology and extensive information base for propagation and support for advancement of tourism.
It likewise intends to maintain and manage the different personality of lingos, traditions and customs of all the ehtnic tribes of Nagland. Amid the merriments of Hornbill Festival, the Heritage Village serves as a solid sign, vision and consolation for uniting the different tribes of Nagaland to showcase their rich social legacy and custom under the aegis of "Hornbill Festival" in one stage where one could have an impression and experience into the Heritage Village, Kisama.
It likewise intends to maintain and manage the different personality of lingos, traditions and customs of all the ehtnic tribes of Nagland. Amid the merriments of Hornbill Festival, the Heritage Village serves as a solid sign, vision and consolation for uniting the different tribes of Nagaland to showcase their rich social legacy and custom under the aegis of "Hornbill Festival" in one stage where one could have an impression and experience into the Heritage Village, Kisama.
It likewise serves as a stage where distinctive events and funcitons for different social orders, unions are composed and occurred all round the year. The Heritage Complex comprises of a bunch of sixteen places of every tribe made in the indigenous run of the mill structural plans and ideas with importance.
The tribal house is additionally called "Morung or Youth Dormitory". Vivid life and society are a basic piece of 16 authoritatively perceived Naga tribes. They are diverse and extraordinary in their traditions and conventions.
These traditions and customs are further interpreted into celebrations. Melodies and moves structure a sould of these celebrations through which their oral history has been pased down genrations. Nature has been thoughtful to the Nagas and their territory by righteousness of regular and grand excellence and making it a vacationer hotspot.
The tribal house is additionally called "Morung or Youth Dormitory". Vivid life and society are a basic piece of 16 authoritatively perceived Naga tribes. They are diverse and extraordinary in their traditions and conventions.
These traditions and customs are further interpreted into celebrations. Melodies and moves structure a sould of these celebrations through which their oral history has been pased down genrations. Nature has been thoughtful to the Nagas and their territory by righteousness of regular and grand excellence and making it a vacationer hotspot.
Destinations
A. LONGLENG
The 34 km extend that prompts Longleng from Changtongya is the ideal provincial street for the brave driver. Utilizing a SUV or a two wheel cruiser, the driver can encounter the genuine feel of a country earth track, while driving through the towns and connecting with the villagers.
The open markets of the villagers are similar to pictures solidified in time when our ancestors used to offer or bargain their 'commonly natural' rural produces. The Phom Nagas, who are the dominant part of this region, protects their old culture through their celebrations and curios like the log drums.
The primary celebration of the Phom is Monyu, which denote the end of winter and the start of summer.
The open markets of the villagers are similar to pictures solidified in time when our ancestors used to offer or bargain their 'commonly natural' rural produces. The Phom Nagas, who are the dominant part of this region, protects their old culture through their celebrations and curios like the log drums.
The primary celebration of the Phom is Monyu, which denote the end of winter and the start of summer.
B. MOKOKCHUNG
Mokokchung is the place where there is the Ao Nagas. Albeit, all Aos have changed over to Christianity, despite everything they keep up their old traditions and customs, particularly the custom of cordiality that can be seen amid Christmas.
This is the time when everybody, regardless of their money related or societal position, respects one another warmly in their homes.
This is the time when everybody, regardless of their money related or societal position, respects one another warmly in their homes.
a. Longkhum
As an old Naga saying goes, 'a solitary visit to Longkhum is insufficient , for your spirit stays behind the first run through and you need to return there again to get it back'. This truism springs from the way that Rhododendrons beautify the hillocks and the inclines encompassing it, giving an amazing sight amid full sprout.
Choice ethnic handlooms and handiworks by the master skilled workers are additionally found in bounty here. An animist religion called Limapur still exists in this town, where a couple of families love a God called Longlanpa Tsungrem.
Choice ethnic handlooms and handiworks by the master skilled workers are additionally found in bounty here. An animist religion called Limapur still exists in this town, where a couple of families love a God called Longlanpa Tsungrem.
b. Ungma
This is the most established and biggest of all Ao Villages and the second biggest town in Nagaland, next just to Bara Basti of Kohima. Ungma town is spotted around 3 km from Mokokchung Town. It possesses a special position in the historical backdrop of the Ao Nagas,
For it is said that the entire Ao tribe established this town when they initially entered the area from their hereditary home at Chungliyimti (now inside the Sangtam Naga Territory). The rich Ao society and convention is desirously protected and honed by the villagers even today and the spot is thought to be a living historical center of the conventions of the tribe.
For it is said that the entire Ao tribe established this town when they initially entered the area from their hereditary home at Chungliyimti (now inside the Sangtam Naga Territory). The rich Ao society and convention is desirously protected and honed by the villagers even today and the spot is thought to be a living historical center of the conventions of the tribe.
c. Chuchuyimlang
Chuchuyimlang is the town of celebrations for the Ao Nagas. The Moatsu celebration, taking into account group holding, happens from the first of May till the third. Amid this period, the villagers express their companionship towards different villagers by trading endowments, making new kinships, reestablishing old ties and offering a soul of brotherhood.
The traveler town built here is a showcase of this soul of the villagers in the most characteristic and uncontaminated way.
The traveler town built here is a showcase of this soul of the villagers in the most characteristic and uncontaminated way.
C. TUENSANG
Tuensang offers a great deal of normal components with Kiphire the extent that the occupying tribes are concerned. Chang Nagas are the real inhabitants of this spot and they impart a liking to the Sema, Lotha, Ao, Yimchungrii, Phom, Sangtam and some Southern Naga tribes, as can be derived from the ole legends.
a. Changsangmonko & Chilise
The significance of both these towns lies in the annals of legend and history. While Changsangmonko should be the spot where all living life forms initially showed up on the substance of the earth, Chilise is approximately recorded as the spot where the last headhunting occurred in August 1978.
b. Tsongliyangti, Chungliyangti or Chungliyimti
Loaded with legends of the endeavors and stories of the Nagas when they lived as one major family, Chungliyimti is scattered with remnants of the past. Longthüroh (Longtrok) or the fanciful six stones, lie here amidst other antiquated relics of the Tsongliyanti/ Chungliyanti civilisations.
The Sangtams consider the stones representations of their antiquated blessed Gods that conceived different stones and moved starting with one spot then onto the next.
The Sangtams consider the stones representations of their antiquated blessed Gods that conceived different stones and moved starting with one spot then onto the next.
c. Tsadang
Here on the west of the town are spotted two stones, referred to generally as Long Akang Threla; as per legend, these two living stones, who were companions, used to visit Longthüroh or Longterok. They were loved by the villagers and actually neighboring adversaries went frail when they ran over them while headhunting.
The town of Tsadang is placed only 4 km far from Tsongliyangti/ Chungliyanti.
The town of Tsadang is placed only 4 km far from Tsongliyangti/ Chungliyanti.
D. KOHIMA
Additionally contains various towns that vacationers can visit. All these towns are "communitised" and oversaw by the town groups under the state's Village Tourism Board. Albeit initially an Angami Naga country, Kohima is presently home for all the Nagas on account of its regulatory status.
Kohima city has additionally experienced dull days amid the Second World War when the united powers battled a bleeding however successful fight against the Japanese. A war cemetery has been implicit the heart of the city where the fight occurred, with a specific end goal to respect the memories of the British and Indian troopers.
a. Dzükou Valley
Dzükou Valley is the lesser known (yet no less delightful and bio-different) valley of blossoms in India after Nandan Kanan in Uttarakhand. A height of 2438.4 m, rivulets formed like the bends of Venus, blossoms, herbs and bushes are the components that constitute the dynamic differing qualities of this valley.
It offers a portion of the best trekking circuits in the nation, while lodging "communitised" towns.
It offers a portion of the best trekking circuits in the nation, while lodging "communitised" towns.
b. Khonoma Green Village
Spotted 20 km west of Kohima, in the Dzükou valley, Khonoma was a vanguard town of the Angami Naga tribe known for its wild resistance against British strength amid pioneer period.Khonoma town houses nature's unblemished excellence as its birch trees,
Patios cut out of its uneven slants and the Khonoma Nature Conservation Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS). KNCTS saves a vast mixed bag of uncommon types of plants and creatures inside its 25 sq km range.
This is just about a virgin domain for birdwatchers, creature watchers and botanists who have the whole zone to investigate and find.
Patios cut out of its uneven slants and the Khonoma Nature Conservation Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS). KNCTS saves a vast mixed bag of uncommon types of plants and creatures inside its 25 sq km range.
This is just about a virgin domain for birdwatchers, creature watchers and botanists who have the whole zone to investigate and find.
c. Tuophema Tourist Village
Spotted 41 km from Kohima, the vacationer town grew here has been displayed around the ethnic tourism model and guests are offered advanced and hygienic settlement in the customary cottages in an ethnic setting.
Served everything from rice brew to neighborhood nourishment, visitors can encounter the nearby culture in these pretty settings.
Served everything from rice brew to neighborhood nourishment, visitors can encounter the nearby culture in these pretty settings.
d. Dzüleke
Mithun (Bos Frontalis) or Bison has been the witness of the Naga culture and progress throughout the hundreds of years. From adorning hoods to house dividers, from being trained to being chased, this heavenly creature have discovered their approach to being named as the creature of Nagaland.
The uneven landscape of Dzüleke, placed 40 km west of Kohima at a tallness of 2133.6 m, is specked with the mithun calmly eating on the wayside and the fields. The stream that slices through this landscape gives environment to an uncommon types of Rainbow Trout.
The uneven landscape of Dzüleke, placed 40 km west of Kohima at a tallness of 2133.6 m, is specked with the mithun calmly eating on the wayside and the fields. The stream that slices through this landscape gives environment to an uncommon types of Rainbow Trout.
e. Japfü Peak
The gem of this 3048 m high crest is the tallest (more than 109 ft) Rhododendron tree on the planet (as recorded by the Guinness Book of Records), other than it being the second most noteworthy top of Nagaland.
Strategically placed at just 15 km south of Kohima, Japfü offers an intense yet picturesque move for the more brave.
Strategically placed at just 15 km south of Kohima, Japfü offers an intense yet picturesque move for the more brave.
f. Tseminyu
This town, which is the old movement course of numerous Naga tribes traveling northwards searching for new settlements and development grounds, is the home of the Rengmas. Old locales of relinquished towns with the remaining parts of memorial parks, tombs, broken ceramics and so forth
They still tell the antiquated stories of the individuals that possessed this town through the hundreds of years. These offer immaculate locales for archaeological tourism and conservation, however time is short for such exercises in light of the fact that each cycle of Jhum development eliminates a cut of this antiquated legacy.
They still tell the antiquated stories of the individuals that possessed this town through the hundreds of years. These offer immaculate locales for archaeological tourism and conservation, however time is short for such exercises in light of the fact that each cycle of Jhum development eliminates a cut of this antiquated legacy.
E. DIMAPUR
Dimapur appreciates an exceptional status in view of its one of a kind area. It is the main town of the state, arranged on the plain range having fabulous street, rail and air joins with different piece of the nation. Dimapur was updated as an area on January 24th 2004
Hotspot In Dimapur
a. MEDIEVAL RUINS OF THE KACHARI KINGDOM
Dimapur is the antiquated capital of the Kachari tribe, entire principle existed before the thirteenth century AD. Memories of the superbness of this kingdom can be found on the remains that are scattered in and around the town.
These vestiges give confirmation of a culture that presumably had a touch of Hinduism, however were transcendently Non-Aryan. other than stone monuments, Dimapur contains different remnants of sanctuaries, banks and showers.
These vestiges give confirmation of a culture that presumably had a touch of Hinduism, however were transcendently Non-Aryan. other than stone monuments, Dimapur contains different remnants of sanctuaries, banks and showers.
b. DIEZEPHE CRAFT VILLAGE
Found 13 km from Dimapur, Diezephe Craft Village houses master weavers and specialists, deft in human expressions of woodcarving, bamboo and stick meets expectations. Under the direction of the Nagaland hand loom and painstaking work Development Corporation Limited,
This town has taken critical walks in these artworks, in the later times.
This town has taken critical walks in these artworks, in the later times.
c. RANGAPAHAR RESERVE FOREST/ ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Dimapur houses the Rangapahar Reserve timberland (20.20 hectares) in its region. It is home to numerous creatures and fowls which make this hold a nature beau's safe house.
F. KIPHIRE
Kiphire is home to the Yimchungrü, Sangtams and Sumi Nagas. It has an in number chronicled importance in light of the fact that there are various stories about the developments of these tribes from and inside this locale, when they were settling in Nagaland many years back.
a. Saramati Peak
With a stature of 3841 meters, Saramati Peak is the most elevated in Nagaland. It is snow clad all through winter and placed on the Nagaland - Myanmar outskirt. Offering an excellent move with perspectives of the Rhododendron in its way,
Saramati can be arrived at by taking a three day trek from either Pungro or Salumi, both towns lodging visual regular enjoyments and cordial town people groups.
Saramati can be arrived at by taking a three day trek from either Pungro or Salumi, both towns lodging visual regular enjoyments and cordial town people groups.
b. Mimi and Salumi - Concealed Towns Holding Up For The Pilgrim
Mimi and Salumi are two towns that have recently the right possibilities for any adventurer looking for heavenliness or yearning to join his name to a characteristic sensation. Lodging holes, waterfalls and other overwhelming characteristic 'developments', these towns offer bases for the David Livingstone of advanced times.
c. Hollows
Buckles as one voyages towards east from Pungro Town, a major hole can be seen close-by Salomi town. Other than the unexplored undertakings that exist in, this cavern has a multipoint section and way out.
A gap that measures roughly 4 ft in breadth can be seen inside the hollow. It has been demonstrated through waste dumping propensities for the villagers inside this opening, that there is a connection between the cavern and Likimro River.
A gap that measures roughly 4 ft in breadth can be seen inside the hollow. It has been demonstrated through waste dumping propensities for the villagers inside this opening, that there is a connection between the cavern and Likimro River.
About an hour's stroll from Mimi town, lie four found however not decently investigated hollows where wild creatures still take cover. Right now of time, these hollows basically offer a huge number of bats for local people of the area, who catch them by lighting flames inside them.
A visual pleasure from outside, these holes contain a fortune trove for enterprise seekers and cavers.
A visual pleasure from outside, these holes contain a fortune trove for enterprise seekers and cavers.
d. Sukhayap or Lover's Paradise - "The Precipice Of No Return"
North of Mimi is a precipice that can be climbed just with the assistance of steps. This bluff should be treacherous to the point that even wild creatures can't take protect there. It got its name from a neighborhood legend which expresses that two partners, who were not permitted to be united by the general public, gave their lives from here.
e. Wawade
Between the mimi and Khonga towns lies this stunning waterfall more or less 200 ft high. This can be seen from the Laluri town in Phek region and it takes 90 minutes to achieve the spot structure Mimi. Three different waterfalls, each around 100 ft high are likewise found here.
f. Mihki- "The Stream Of Salt"
Mihki or River of Salt streams close Siphi. The water from this stream was utilized to get ready salt cakes by the Sangphure villagers in the antiquated times. These salts cakes were additionally utilized as a method for trade or money in those days. The Sangtams consider the water of Mihki River as having recuperating qualities.
g. Fakim Wildlife Santuary
This little asylum in the eastern slopes near to the Myanmar outskirt was built in 1983 covering a zone of 642 hectares. The recreation center climbs to just about 300 meters and gets overwhelming precipitation in June- July consistently.
This haven houses different verdure fauna, avifauna and plants, large portions of which have a therapeutic quality. The store is arranged close to the Fakim town of the locale.
This haven houses different verdure fauna, avifauna and plants, large portions of which have a therapeutic quality. The store is arranged close to the Fakim town of the locale.
Nagaland Tribal People
a. Tribe: Ao
Principle Festival: Moatsu
Principle Festival: Moatsu
Period: May 2
Area: Mokokchung.
The Aos watch Moatsü Mong after the sowing is carried out and the mother earth starts to hint at the richness. The celebration stamped by overwhelming melodies and moves, fun and fun is presently watched just for three days from 1 to 3 May.
The characteristic standard practice of the fore-fathers was contending in making the best rice brew and raising the best conceivable pigs and dairy animals to be butchered amid the celebration. The womenfolk would weave the best of customary articles of clothing and enhance themselves with all their delicacies.
They would join the men society in moving, consuming and drinking and creating warrior's tune. Singing tunes in recognition of the significant other and the town overall was carried out and the more established men society would urge the youngsters to be strong and brave to safeguard and shield them from foes as head-chasing was worked on amid the time of fore-fathers.
The characteristic standard practice of the fore-fathers was contending in making the best rice brew and raising the best conceivable pigs and dairy animals to be butchered amid the celebration. The womenfolk would weave the best of customary articles of clothing and enhance themselves with all their delicacies.
They would join the men society in moving, consuming and drinking and creating warrior's tune. Singing tunes in recognition of the significant other and the town overall was carried out and the more established men society would urge the youngsters to be strong and brave to safeguard and shield them from foes as head-chasing was worked on amid the time of fore-fathers.
b. Tribe: Konyak
Primary Festival: Aoling
Primary Festival: Aoling
Period: April 13
Region: Mon.The whole Konyak group in Nagaland, watches Aoleang Monyu in the first week of Aoleang lee (April) consistently since time immemorial. Aoleang is seen in the wake of finishing of sowing seeds in the new fields furthermore to check the end of the old year and to welcome the new year starting with spring when an uproar of blossoms at each shade begin to blossom.
It is a period to approach Almighty God for an abundant harvest of yields in that very year. The Aoleang Monyu is spread more than six days. Every day has separate name and distinctive significances :
(1) Hoi Lai Yah Nyih
(2) Yin Pho Nyih
(3) Yin Mok Shek Nyih
(4) Lingnyu Nyih
(5) Lingha Nyihand
(6) Lingshan Nyih.
(1) Hoi Lai Yah Nyih
(2) Yin Pho Nyih
(3) Yin Mok Shek Nyih
(4) Lingnyu Nyih
(5) Lingha Nyihand
(6) Lingshan Nyih.
c. Tribe: Phom
Fundamental Festival: Monyu
Period: April 1
Locale: Longleng.
The Monyu celebration is praised on the month of April consistently not long after the sowing season starting from first to sixth April. Monyu is the time to offer goodbye to the continuous year and envoy the beginning of the New Year.
A day or two preceding the celebration the green sign of the beginning of celebration is made by pounding log drums with a different tune synchronized deliberately for the occasion, customarily named "LAN NYANGSHEM".
The primary gimmick of the Monyu is the event when the male individuals from the family show affection and replenishment of friendly emotions towards their wedded little girls or sisters by introducing them the purest of the rice brew and extraordinarily arranged sustenance.
Such direct mirrors the general status of the Phom ladies that "they are regarded and respected".
A day or two preceding the celebration the green sign of the beginning of celebration is made by pounding log drums with a different tune synchronized deliberately for the occasion, customarily named "LAN NYANGSHEM".
The primary gimmick of the Monyu is the event when the male individuals from the family show affection and replenishment of friendly emotions towards their wedded little girls or sisters by introducing them the purest of the rice brew and extraordinarily arranged sustenance.
Such direct mirrors the general status of the Phom ladies that "they are regarded and respected".
d. Tribe: Khiamniungam
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Primary Festival: Miu
Period: May 5
Regions: Tuensang.
This celebration is held in the first week of May consistently. One of the principle significances of this celebration is to assemble sincere relations and to manufacture affectionate relations between the maternal uncle and his sister's off springs i.e. nephews and nieces.
It is amid this celebration that the maternal uncle offers an extremely uncommon request to God by summoning the powerful Deity to allow great wellbeing, prosperous life and control over foe to his nephews and nieces.
It is amid this celebration that the maternal uncle offers an extremely uncommon request to God by summoning the powerful Deity to allow great wellbeing, prosperous life and control over foe to his nephews and nieces.
e. Tribe: Yimchungrü
Primary Festival: Metumniu
Primary Festival: Metumniu
Period: August 8
District: Tuensang/Kiphire.
The Yimchungers observe METUMNIU celebration from 4-8 of August consistently after the harvest of millet. This celebration is associated with the petitions to God for the spirit of the withdrew souls. It is a wistful function for those dear ones who left for their grand habitation the year.
A senior known as "KHEANPURU", after due requests to God, initiates the celebration. The celebration is spread more than 5 days and has separate for the days. Viz.. SHITO, ZHIHTO, ZUMTO, KHEHRESUK and SHERESUK.
A senior known as "KHEANPURU", after due requests to God, initiates the celebration. The celebration is spread more than 5 days and has separate for the days. Viz.. SHITO, ZHIHTO, ZUMTO, KHEHRESUK and SHERESUK.
f. Tribe: Sangtam
Primary Festival: Mongmong
Primary Festival: Mongmong
Period: September 3
Region: Tuensang/Kiphire.
The Sangtams have around 12 celebrations spreading over the timetables year including some uncommon capacities. Expect certain gennas, all the celebrations are concerned with nourishment generation, gift and flourishing.
MONGMONG is a standout amongst the most essential celebration of the Sangtam. The transcendent subject of the celebration is the love of the lord of the house and the three cooking stone in the chimney.
MONGMONG is a standout amongst the most essential celebration of the Sangtam. The transcendent subject of the celebration is the love of the lord of the house and the three cooking stone in the chimney.
g. Tribe: Lotha
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Primary Festival: Tokhu Emong
Period: November 7
Period: November 7
Region: Wokha
Tokhü Emong is the harvest celebration of the Lothas. With the harvest done and the storehouses full, the individuals now take a break from the works and sweat and settle down to appreciate the products of one's hard work. Tokhü Emong is commended on seventh November, consistently.
Amid this celebration, the whole town participates in the festival. Each family unit have nourishment and beverage readied for the dining experience. Companions, families, neighbors are welcome to one another's home and this proceeds for a considerable length of time.
The principle peculiarities of the blowout are group tunes, moves, devour, fun and skip.
Amid this celebration, the whole town participates in the festival. Each family unit have nourishment and beverage readied for the dining experience. Companions, families, neighbors are welcome to one another's home and this proceeds for a considerable length of time.
The principle peculiarities of the blowout are group tunes, moves, devour, fun and skip.
h. Tribe: Sumi
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Fundamental Festival: Tuluni
Period: July 8
Locale: Zunheboto.
Tuluni is a celebration of awesome importance. This celebration is checked with dining experience as the event happens in the plentiful season of the year. Drinking rice – brewskie vitally structures a piece of the blowout. Rice – lager is served in challis made with the leaf of plantain.
This wine is called TULUNI. Subsequently, utilization of the wine is called "TULUNI". Tuluni is likewise called "ANNI" the expression of which indicates the season of abundant harvests. This mid – year (JULY) celebration is the best and most intense minute for the Sumi Community of Nagaland.
Amid this celebration, the promised trade basketful of endowments with suppers. The life partner is welcome to a thousand supper at the life partner's home. Indeed kin of the groups of both the spouse and lucky man trade supper and pressed nourishment and
This wine is called TULUNI. Subsequently, utilization of the wine is called "TULUNI". Tuluni is likewise called "ANNI" the expression of which indicates the season of abundant harvests. This mid – year (JULY) celebration is the best and most intense minute for the Sumi Community of Nagaland.
Amid this celebration, the promised trade basketful of endowments with suppers. The life partner is welcome to a thousand supper at the life partner's home. Indeed kin of the groups of both the spouse and lucky man trade supper and pressed nourishment and
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