The 25th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland kickstarts, and this year, it coincided with the state's 62nd Statehood Day. This festival showcases traditional Naga culture with performances, indigenous games,

Charing a roundtable meeting on the second day of the festival that showcases the best of Naga culture, cuisine, crafts and hospitality, Abu Metha, the chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN),

The 25th edition of Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival, held from December 1 to December 10, 2024, has already drawn an impressive 41,498 visitors in just two days, according to the Directorate of Tourism,

The Hornbill Festival 2024 - themed ‘Cultural Connect’ - is a grand celebration of Nagaland’s rich heritage and cultural diversity.

Hornbill is a 10 day long festival in Nagaland which brings together all generations from 17 different tribes to showcase their culture. The festival happens in Naga heritage village in Kisama where tribal groups perform dances, sports unique to their tribe.

Out of the districts, Kohima houses the Naga Heritage Village at Kisama—the site of the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland’s headliner event is in its 25th edition this year and features arts, culture, and events from at least 18 tribes in the state.

The 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival commenced today at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland, with Sikkim participating as the Partner State. This year's event holds special significance, celebrating the festival's silver jubilee since its inception in 2000.