Hornbill festival:
The Nagaland government is all set to organise the popular Hornbill festival, which will take place from December 1 to December 10, 2024. Often referred to as the “Festival of Festivals,” the Hornbill Festival is one of the most iconic cultural events in Nagaland.
It will be held at the Kisama Heritage Village, located just 12 kilometers from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.
Named after the revered Hornbill bird, the festival showcases the culture, heritage, food and customs of Naga tribes and people from these tribes come together to celebrate their traditions with colourful dance performances.
The annual programme brings all the 17 tribes of the state on a platform and facilitates promotion of their culture to the rest of the world.
The festival is vibrant and full of energy throughout the day, with warriors dressed in full ceremonial attire performing traditional dances and war cries. Each performance tells a story—of victories, harvests, love, and tribal legends. The warriors, adorned with distinctive headgear decorated with hornbill feathers, boar tusks, and colorful woven sashes, create an unforgettable spectacle.
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Great Hornbill
1. The great hornbill is found in primary evergreen and moist deciduous forests, primarily inhabiting the canopy of tall trees.
2. It is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
3. In India, Greater Hornbills are found in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas. It is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
4. Interestingly, India is home to nine hornbill species, with the northeastern region exhibiting the highest diversity of these species in the country.
Some interesting facts about Nagaland
GI-tagged products of Nagaland
Naga tree tomato, Naga cucumber, and Naga Mircha.
Protected Areas in Nagaland
Intanki National Park, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary, Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tribes of Nagaland
Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki, Konyak, Kachari, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sumi, Sangtam Tikhir, Yimkhiung, Zeliang
