24th Hornbill Festival 2023 To Kick Off In Nagaland From December 1

The Hornbill Festival 2023 is set to begin on December 1 and will continue for ten days in Nagaland, known as the ‘Land of Festivals’. This is one of the most awaited and celebrated occasions, attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe. Organized by the State Tourism of Arts and Culture Department under the Nagaland Government, the festival honours the hornbill bird, considered a symbol of integrity. The festival is often labelled as the ‘Festival of Festivals’ because it facilitates a gathering of 17 Naga tribes, helps boost intercultural unity, and exhibits their unique customs and traditions. The festival's hub is the Naga Heritage Village. Over time, the Hornbill Festival has become a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

  1. The Hornbill Festival starts on December 1, 2023, and lasts for ten days.
  2. The festival is an initiative by the State Tourism of Arts and Culture Department in Nagaland.
  3. The hornbill bird which is revered by the Nagas is the festival's inspiration.
  4. The Hornbill Festival allows 17 Naga tribes to gather and share their unique customs and traditions.
  5. The hub for the festival events is the Naga Heritage Village located 10 kilometers from Kohima.
  6. Over the years, the festival has become a symbol of unity and brotherhood.
  7. The Hornbill Festival includes the Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition displaying the flora of Nagaland.