Viswema
Viswema is a Southern Angami Naga village located in Nagaland. With a resident population of a little over 7,400 (2011), it is the second biggest village in the state.
It is considered to be one of the oldest Tenyimi village with most Chakhesang villages and also many other Angami villages pointing their origin towards Viswema.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport located at Chümoukedima–Dimapur about 96 kilometres (60 miles) away. The airport serves domestic flights.
The Bir Tikendrajit International Airport is about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south of Viswema.
Both the airports are linked to Viswema by the Asian Highway 1.
By train
The Dimapur railway station serves as the nearest railway station to Viswema. The Kohima Zubza Railway Station is under-construction on the Dhansiri–Zubza line. When completed, it will be the nearest railway station to Viswema.
See
- 🌍 Dzüko Valley. The main entry to Dzüko Valley is from Viswema where one can travel to the rest house above Teyozwü by a Tata Sumo taxi. From here one has to climb forty minutes to the top of the mountain. This is where Dzüko starts but the main valley is still another two hours walk away.
- 🌍 Mount Tempü. This is the highest peak in Viswema situated at an altitude of 2994m above sea level. The best time to visit this peak is during the snow covered winter months.
- 🌍 Teyozwü Hill. This is a hill between Viswema and the Dzüko valley.
- Hope Garden. This is a garden above Viswema on the way to Dzüko valley. It is also a part family burial ground of a Yeri–mi clan.
- Latakhrü Park (at Krayo). It provides a resting shed to travellers and farmers on the route.
Do
- Te–l Khukhu is a festival that falls on the 13th of Chünyi (July). It is a time of giving and sharing of food with each other. It is the only festival dedicated for girls. Come July and the young damsels are abuzz with preparations for the Te–l Khukhu festival. They start collecting wild flowers in advance to decorate the particular Chokrwu (eaves at the entrance of a house) they decide on. The most common flowers are Khwüso Pü (Ginger lily, Hedychium aurantiacum wall), Phakü Pü (Rock butterfly lily, Hedychium ellepticum Buch), Terü su and Tsakoshe Pitha Nü (Tender Maize). Gone were the days when different animistic rituals were performed but with the advent of Christianity the rituals were no longer performed. Today it is celebrated as a time of get-togetherness and sharing the little you have with your dear and near ones.
- Kene, the folk wrestling style and traditional sport of the Nagas is a popular local sport in Viswema. Viswema biennially sends its wrestling title-holder to participate in the Naga Wrestling Championship.
- Pcheda is a traditional game that requires players to throw thin bamboo sticks from a set distance. An open competition is held annually in January.
Eat
- Zawo, commonly known as Galho among the Angamis, is also a popular dish in Viswema. It is a mix dish made of rice, vegetables and various meats.
- Mesü is pork or beef cooked with its blood. It is a common cuisine among the Tenyimis but the Mesü of Viswema is considered to be the best.