Hornbill Festival
Named after the Indian Hornbill (the large and colorful forest bird which is displayed in folklore), Hornbill Festival is organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. The Hornbill Festival showcases a combination of cultural display under one roof. This festival usually takes place on the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. All the tribes of Nagaland participate in this festival. The main aim of organizing this festival focuses on the revival and protection of the rich cultural feature of Nagaland and also aims at displaying its spectacular traditions.
hornbill festival nagaland
For tourists and visitors, the festival gives a closer understanding of the people and the culture of Nagaland. They also get a unique opportunity to experience the local food, songs, dances and customs. The festival goes on till a week and unites all the people in Nagaland. People enjoy the colorful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games and ceremony. Traditional arts are displayed which includes paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures. Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition displays sale of arts and crafts, food Stalls, herbal medicine stalls, flower shows and sales, cultural songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contest, games, and Musical concert.
Naga troupes sing folk songs and perform traditional dances. Games and sports are also played during this time. Evenings showcase organizing music concerts and food to ensure the celebrations to continue through the night.
Named after the Indian Hornbill (the large and colorful forest bird which is displayed in folklore), Hornbill Festival is organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. The Hornbill Festival showcases a combination of cultural display under one roof. This festival usually takes place on the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. All the tribes of Nagaland participate in this festival. The main aim of organizing this festival focuses on the revival and protection of the rich cultural feature of Nagaland and also aims at displaying its spectacular traditions.
hornbill festival nagaland
For tourists and visitors, the festival gives a closer understanding of the people and the culture of Nagaland. They also get a unique opportunity to experience the local food, songs, dances and customs. The festival goes on till a week and unites all the people in Nagaland. People enjoy the colorful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games and ceremony. Traditional arts are displayed which includes paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures. Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition displays sale of arts and crafts, food Stalls, herbal medicine stalls, flower shows and sales, cultural songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contest, games, and Musical concert.
Naga troupes sing folk songs and perform traditional dances. Games and sports are also played during this time. Evenings showcase organizing music concerts and food to ensure the celebrations to continue through the night.
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