Kohima,Dec 02,2022: Displaying traditional diverse culture and vibrant life, the 10-day-long 23rd edition of Hornbill Festival began at the Naga Heritage Village Kisama on Thursday.
In another development, demanding a separate state, the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) despite the state government’s appeal has asked the tribes of the area not to participate in the annual Hornbill Festival.
The Hornbill Festival, named after a colourful forest bird, coincides with the 60th Nagaland statehood day celebrations.
Organised by the Nagaland government’s Tourism and Art and Culture department, the Hornbill Festival showcases Nagaland’s deep-rooted traditions and its rich cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity, and grandeur. The festival is also a tribute to the great Hornbill, which is an admired and revered bird by the Naga people, for its qualities of alertness and grandeur.
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is a cultural extravaganza to revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness of the Naga heritage. For the tourists and guests, it is an opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of the Naga people, their land, and their rich culture.
10-day-long 23rd edition of Hornbill Festival kick starts
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