Hornbill Festival is celebrated every year. The festival opens in the first week of December every year. The Government of Nagaland organizes the cultural event. The celebrations extend from 1st December to 7th December. Kohima, the capital of Nagaland is the initial venue where the festival is held.
Hornbill, a week-long festival in Kohima
The festival derives its name from the Indian hornbill. The hornbill is a common bird among the folklores and tribes of Nagaland and can often be seen prancing around in the forests of Nagaland. The various tribes of Nagaland approach their culture with utmost respect and hence find it purely essential to honour the festival with their cultural presence. And thus it is celebrated with so much pride and enthusiasm.
The aim of this festival is to ensure the preservation and protection of Naga culture. The festival brings unity and better relationship among the different tribes of Nagaland.
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