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What does the word Hekko mean?
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Hekko means Challenging the tiger. The word is made from two parts: Hek means to challenge and ko means tiger.
What is the folk story connected to Hekko?
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A folk story from Nagaland tells about Aami, the Man, and Aakho, the Tiger. It explains how the challenge between humans and animals became known as Hekko.
Who are Aami and Aakho in the folk story?
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Aami is the Man and Aakho is the Tiger in the folk story. They are the two sides in the story of the challenge.
Where is Hekko played?
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Hekko is played by people in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland. It is a well-known sport there.
How many players are there in each team?
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There are 11 players in each team. Both teams have the same number of players.
What decides which team is called Aami and which team is called Aakho?
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A toss before the game decides which team will be called Aami and which team will be called Aakho. The names are chosen fresh for each game.
Why is Hekko played?
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Hekko is used to identify the strongest people in the village. It is both a game and a test of strength and teamwork.
What is done first before playing Hekko?
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A circle is drawn first. Then the teams take their places for the game.
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