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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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