In this image, a group of young people take a tea break amid lush green paddy fields in Eastern Nagaland, their mud-streaked clothes and cheerful faces telling a story of hard work, unity, and tradition.
The scene is part of the age-old practice of cooperative farming, where families, friends, and entire villages come together—freely offering their labor to help one another during the rice cultivation season. Their teamwork not only lightens the burden of agricultural work but also strengthens social bonds that have long held Naga society together.
Even as times change, the spirit of unity and shared responsibility continues to thrive in the region. The green fields, warm laughter, and simple act of sharing tea reflect the deep sense of community that remains central to daily life in the hills of Eastern Nagaland.