Hornbill Festival 2024:
The Hornbill Festival, Nagaland’s iconic cultural and tourism fair that is annually held from December 1 to 10.
- Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in Nagaland.
- It was first time 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 festivals of festivals and held every year.
- 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.
- The festival was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas.
- Theme of 2024 festival: The Hornbill Festival 2024, themed“Cultural Connect,” is a grand celebration of Nagaland’s rich heritage and cultural diversity.
- The festival’s appeal extends beyond culture, weaving together modernity and tradition with activities like Naga wrestling, traditional archery, food and herbal medicine stalls, fashion shows, beauty contests, and musical concerts.
- This year, the Archives Branch is also hosting a special exhibition titled “Naga-Land & People in Archival Mirror”, in collaboration with the National Archives of India, offering an in-depth exploration of the region’s history and cultural practices.
