This is a very popular festival of Nagaland. Often cited as “festival of all festivals”, The Hornbill Festival is a grand celebration that is brought to life each year in Nagaland, North East India. The state of Nagaland is home to several tribes, which have their own distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred, so participation in these festivals is essential.To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December
The festival gets its name from the Indian Hornbill. The Hornbill is a common bird among the folklores and tribes of Nagaland and can be commonly seen prancing around in the forests of Nagaland. The different tribes in Nagaland address their culture with utter respect and thus find it purely essential to .
The festival is gritting in its element and a powerful representation of the Naga culture through splendid traditional music, dance and performances. The performances are perhaps extremely eye catching and demand attention. All diverse tribes in Nagaland offer their heartfelt contribution towards making the festival more vibrant and entertaining.
People from all over the world come to visit this promising occasion either to merely witness or participate or sometimes, both. To visitors, the festival offers a clearer glimpse into understanding the Naga culture better. People are welcome to partake in various extravagant dance and musical performances as well as competitions. It a very beautiful display of the cultural practices of Nagaland. The people of Nagaland are all the more kind with their helping hands and smiles. This charming festival has been compelling tourists and travelers
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Festival Date
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1 Dec 2022 to 10 Dec 2022
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Venue
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Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Kohima
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Significance
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To revive, promote, protect, sustain and showcase the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Naga Tribes
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Famous for
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Tribes & Cultural Events, Rock Contest, Songs and Music
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Tickets Price
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INR 20 - INR 30 per day. Has to be purchased every day to attend the event.
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Nearest Airport
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Dimapur Airport - 2 hr 24 min (73.3 km) via NH29
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Nearest Rail Head
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Dimapur Railway Station - 2 hr 40 min (78.0 km) via NH29
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Nearby Attractions
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2nd World War Cemetery, Nagaland State Museum, Khonoma Village
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Where to stay
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Hotel Japfu, Hotel Vivor, Hotel Kohima and Razhu Pru.
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