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Hornbill Festival Latest News

Recently, the 26th edition of Nagaland’s iconic Hornbill Festival kicked off with great enthusiasm.

About Hornbill Festival

It was first organized in the year 2000.
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 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 is celebrated at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima in Nagaland.
It has evolved into a celebration showcasing the diverse and vibrant cultural and traditional heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.
It was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas.
Theme of 2025 festival: Cultural Connect
This year Nagaland has officially named Switzerland and Ireland as country partners for the Hornbill Festival 2025.

Source: IE

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