Zunheboto is the cultural nerve center of the Sumi Naga tribe, renowned for their martial heritage, vibrant textiles, and rich oral traditions.
* **Handicrafts and Weaving:** Sumi women are highly skilled weavers, creating intricate shawls and wrap-around skirts (mekhelas). Each pattern and color historically signified the social status or martial prowess of the wearer. * **Music and Dance:** Traditional folk songs and war dances are a central part of Sumi culture, often performed in traditional attire adorned with cowrie shells, hornbill feathers, and boar tusks. * **Heritage:** The Sumi were historically recognized as a fierce warrior tribe; today, this martial history is preserved and celebrated through folklore, traditional indigenous games, and cultural exhibitions.
