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AP PHOTOS: Nagas mark 75 years since declaring independence

A Naga Army officer attends celebrations marking their Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Adinno Phizo, 90, sits for a photograph during celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. "When the British were leaving, we expressed our desire to be a free people," said Adinno. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Naga girls watch celebrations marking their Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Nagas share a meal during celebrations marking their Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Elderly Nagas hold the Naga flag and join celebrations marking their Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A man walks past folk artists standing for photographs after celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Adinno Phizo, 90, attends celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. "When the British were leaving, we expressed our desire to be a free people," said Adinno. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A Naga Army officer watches celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Naga Army officers watch celebrations marking their Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A child sleeps on the back of his mother during celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Boys wave the Naga flag while watching celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Naga Army soldiers participate in celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Nagas prepare to leave after celebrations marking the Declaration of their Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A man fixes a Naga flag on his taxi on the day marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A Naga Army soldier walks past people participating in celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A retired veteran of the Naga Army holds his hat while joining the gathering in prayer during celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Nagas - an indigenous people inhabiting several northeastern Indian states and across the border in Myanmar - marked the 75th anniversary of their declaration of independence on Sunday. Seeking self-rule, Nagas had announced independence a day ahead of India's in 1947 and mark this moment every year across northeast states where the Naga community live. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

Riivosielie Chakriinuo, center, the oldest surviving general in the Naga Army, smiles during celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. While Indians across the country prepared to celebrate 75 years of independence on Monday, the Naga community marked the occasion by hoisting their very own blue flag. Chakriinuo wore a medal for his service and smiled as he recalled the 1964 ceasefire, saying it brought peace to the land. "I used to serve the gun. Now I serve God," he said. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

A Naga Army soldier stands in prayer during celebrations marking the Nagas' Declaration of Independence in Chedema, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. In this small mountain village, blue flags fluttered in the clear blue sky. While Indians across the country prepared to celebrate 75 years of independence on Monday, the Naga community marked the occasion by hoisting their very own blue flag. (AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur)

AP PHOTOS: Nagas mark 75 years since declaring independence