Relationships are often publically acknowledged during church gatherings, a central pillar of social life.
, a man’s clansman might bring a gift like a spear or dao to a woman’s house; if the gift was kept, the proposal was accepted. Among the
Historically, Naga relationships were strictly governed by , a rule that forbids individuals from the same clan to marry. Violating this norm was once considered a grave calamity, often leading to expulsion from the village.
