Current Context : Hornbill Festival has completed 25 years of its celebration.

• Celebrated annually in Nagaland since 2000, it is known as the “Festival of Festivals”.
• Named after the Great Indian Hornbill, a bird revered in Naga folklore for its grandeur.
• Typically held from December 1 to 10 in Kohima’s Kisama Heritage Village.

Objective:

• Promotes inter-tribal interaction and preserves Nagaland’s cultural heritage.
• Boosts tourism and provides economic benefits to the region.