Festivals of Tamenglong District reflect the rich cultural diversity and manifold traditions of the Eastern Indian state of Manipur. The various agricultural practices and many other regional activities are expressed through these colourful festivals like Gan-Ngai, Rih-Ngai, Gudui-Ngai and Banruhmei.

Gan-Ngai
The Gan-Ngai festival is observed in the months of December till January, particularly following the harvest which lasts for about five days. The festival is announced by blowing horns and lighting fresh fires. Villages are clad in new attires and are engaged in dancing and singing, followed by merrymaking and feasting.

Rih-Ngai
Also known as Rih-Ngai, this festival is celebrated in January-February, which is participated by men. Strangers are not permitted to gain entry inside the village while this festival is celebrated. Men generally avoid indulging in sexual intercourse and foodstuffs cooked by women are also not consumed. An effigy is shot during the ritual of `Raangh-Kapmei` and it is a general belief that one who hits the effigy would be successful in battles or would be successful in hunting.

Gudui-Ngai
The festival of Gudui-Ngai is celebrated during the month of April, when seeds are sown. After clearing the jungles, the regional inhabitants of the village drink juice or `dui` made of ginger or `Gu`. A game of tug of war is played between men and women belonging to the village. This game is said to represent a competition between God and Goddess for gaining ownership of the paddy. A prosperous harvest is indicated if the girls win this game.

Banrulmei and Tarang
Banrulmei and Tarang are the two feasts which are observed in Manipur. The generous, rich and brave people arrange for both these feasts. It is said that if a man is capable of holding both these feasts of merit, he has been able to accomplish the entire amount of work, which is equivalent to that done during his lifetime. Different songs and dances are performed during this festival. As per the rituals of this festival, the wife of the host of this festival performs a unique dance, accompanied by a rice beer cistern. The Tarang festival, also referred to as `Kaisumei` is celebrated by the people who have arranged the Banruhmei.