Hornbill Festival

About Hornbill Festival:

• It is celebrated at Naga Heritage Village in Nagaland.
• It was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas.
• It aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Nagaland’s heritage, blending the traditional with the contemporary in a harmonious display of unity.
• It was initially began as a three-day event, was subsequently expanded to five days and then to ten days, which coincides with Nagaland’s Statehood Day on December 1,
• It is also called the festival of festivals and is held every year.
• Organised by: It is organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments of the Government of Nagaland.
• It has evolved into a celebration showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural and traditional heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.