The beautiful state of Nagaland in Northeast India host the grand HORNBILL FESTIVAL, which is also known as the Festival of Festivals. This festival is held every year from 1st to 10th of December. The Hornbill Festival is not less than a colorful tapestry woven with the threads of Naga cultures, traditions, music, dance and delicious food.
The Hornbill Festival is organized in the Kisama Heritage Village which is located 11 kms away from Kohima, the state capital. The Kisama Heritage Village is also the gateway or window to Nagaland. During The Hornbill Festival the whole village is decorated and becomes lively. All the different Naga tribes decorate their huts with their artefacts and handicrafts. The whole village gets filled with the sound of drums beating, people laughing and the thick air with the aroma of different Naga traditional delicacies and that's THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL.
One of the most exciting part of this festival are the different traditional Naga dances performed by the different Naga tribes. The dancers in different vibrant and colorful costumes makes their moves gracefully, telling the stories of their cultures and traditions through their dance steps and movements. During the Hornbill Festival visitors and travelers from all over the world gathers in Kisama Heritage Village to witness these mesmerizing performances, performed by the people of different Naga tribes.
The Hornbill Festival, is not just only about dance and music, it is also the time and opportunity for the Naga tribes to showcase Naga craftsmanship. Artisans display their complicated and detailed handicrafts and handwoven textiles which reflects the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the Naga people.
During this festival the local ethnic and traditional Naga food plays a vital role . Visitors and travelers from around the world gets the opportunity to experience and taste the wide range of Naga delicacies from smoked meats to bamboo shoot dishes, each bursting with different flavors.
One of the major event that take place during the Hornbill Festival is the Hornbill International Rock Contest. Different music bands from different parts of the country comes here together to compete for the title. During this rock music competition the main arena near the main stage fills with electrifying energy as every music enthusiasts visiting the festival gathers here to cheer for their favorite music band.
The Hornbill Festival also showcases the different traditional games and sports, giving the travelers and visitors a glimpse of the recreational activities enjoyed by the Naga people for generations.
So on conclusion, we can say that the most significant aspect of the Hornbill Festival is its role in promoting the Unity and Understanding among the different Naga Tribes and the Communities, and its a time of the year for the Naga people to come together , celebrate their diversity and showcase the rich cultural and traditional heritage of Nagaland to the world.
if you are visiting Nagaland during 1st- 10th of December Hornbill Festival is a must to visit.
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