The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland
The Hornbill Festival which is celebrated every year in Nagaland from the 1 st to the 10 th of December showcase the state’s rich heritage and traditions of Nagaland. This year’s celebration was even more pertinent as it coincided with Nagaland’s 62 nd Statehood Day. Nagaland celebrated 25 th Hornbill Festival this year , and the turnout was an astounding 1.75 lakh attendees from all over the globe. The event was organised as always, at Kisama Heritage Village located in the southern Angami region of Kohima District . Rekha and Sumant Bayankar, a couple from Sanikpuri in Hyderabad , travelled to Nagaland specifically to attend the Hornbill Festival held from December 1 st to 10 th . Rekha Bayankar asserted “It was a marvellous experience and must admit, it’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” She further stated “we were mesmerised by the vibrant culture and dance performances of 17 Naga tribes along with their food, music and folklore-all in one place.” While the visi...