Hornbill Festival: Nagaland's colorful celebration of diverse tribal culture

The 10-day-long Hornbill Festival of Nagaland got off to a colourful start on Thursday evening amid the beating of the Naga traditional gong by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. This year's edition of the annual tourism promotional event of the Nagaland government is held at the picturesque Naga Heritage village, Kisama. Take a look at the indigenous people in celebratory mood.

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Published 02.12.22, 03:03 PM

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Members of a Naga tribe perform during the second day of Hornbill Festival at the Naga heritage village Kisama near Kohima.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and others at the inauguration of the 23rd edition of the festival.

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All the tribes of Nagaland take part in the festival, named after the hornbill bird which is present in their folklore.

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A Naga tribal woman wearing traditional dress and ornaments during inaugural day of the festival.

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Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India attending the ‘Festival of Festivals’ where France is a guest of honour this year.

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Naga tribal people in their traditional attire take part in a procession during inaugural day.

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The people of Nagaland also celebrated their 60th statehood day on December 1.

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Nagaland Hornbill Festival Jagdeep Dhankar

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