Gong, a musical instrument, Nagaland

Featured in this video is a gong used by the Nagas, a tribe in Nagaland, the north-eastern state in India. Nagaland has a vibrant tradition in arts. The gong is used as the leading instrument during tribal dance in the villages in the state.

The Naga tribe, during festivals and ritual occasions, uses gong as accompaniment. Apart from gongs, the tribe uses trumpets and other musical instruments on such occasions.