Hornbill festival.

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Famous Hornbill Festival Started In Nagaland

The Hornbill festival has been started at Naga Heritage Village at Kisama in Nagaland on December 2. The festival is considered one of the largest indigenous festivals. During the occasion, Nagas showcase the uniqueness and diversity of their cultural identity in all its grandeur. ''It's a collaborative celebration of all Naga tribes...to promote all the Nagaland's indigenous tribes, their culture, and products to the world,'' said CM Neiphiu… read-more

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 - 05:37 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Nagaland, Hornbill Festival, Tribal Society, Kisama, Naga

Statehood day In Nagaland

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PM Modi, CM Neiphiu Rio Extend Greetings On 58th Nagaland Statehood Day

On the occasion of 58th Statehood Day of Nagaland, PM Narendra Modi and the state CM Neiphiu Rio extended their greetings to the people on December 1. While whishing, PM Modi tweeted, "The people of Nagaland are known for their courage and kindness." The CM also wished the people while remembering the "sacrifices, foresightedness and determination" of the leaders who ensured the state's creation. Nagaland was recognised as a separate state in… read-more

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 06:58 PM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: Nagaland, Hornbill Festival, PM Narendra Modi, Statehood day

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Nagaland's Hornbill Festival will be celebrated virtually

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Nagland Plans To Virtually Celebrate The Hornbill Festival Amid COVID-19

Nagaland's popular Hornbill Festival will be celebrated virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state tourism department announced that the festival will be observed over audio-visual mediums and social media platforms. Celebrated every year from December 1 to 10, the festival showcases the culture, heritage, food, and customs of Naga tribes at Kisama village. The ten days festival observes colorful dance performances by the… read-more

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 - 02:52 PM / by Debanshi Das

Tags: Nagaland, Hornbill Festival, Coronavirus

Courtesy: Outlook India

Hornbill Festival

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Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival To Be Held Virtually Amid Pandemic

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Nagaland's popular Hornbill Festival, scheduled annually from December 1 to 10, will be conducted virtually this year. The opposition party, Naga People's Front (NPF) criticised the government saying, due to the growing COVID cases day by day, the decision to celebrate the Hornbill Festival is nothing but “suicide mission”. Further the NPF questioned the state government regarding the safety of participants and… read-more

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 01:34 PM / by Sakshi Amrutkar

Tags: Nagaland, Hornbill Festival, NPF

Courtesy: Times of India