Naga Tribe War Dance, sign of victory
Festival of Festivals - The Hornbill festival. It’s a celebration held every year in the first week of December for ten days in Nagaland, North East stat of India. It shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions of Nagaland. Nagaland, with its own diverse tribal culture, is a land of festivals. A mountainous territory with rugged hills, emerald valleys, sparkling streams and a rich variety of flora. It is covered by Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar (Earlier known as Burma). Nagaland is referred to as the `Switzerland of the East', It represents unimaginable beauty, molded perfectly for a breathtaking experience. The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with gusto and fervor. Nagaland is known as the land of festivals as each tribe celebrates its own festival with dedication and passion. Here is a list of some important festivals celebrated through out the year - Tsukhenyie by the Chakhesangs in January, Mimkut by the Kukis in January, Bushu by the Kacharis in January, Sekrenyi by the Angamis in February, Aoling by the Konyaks in April, Moatsu by the Aos in May, Tuluni by the Sumis in July, Nyaknylum by the Changs in July, Tokhu Emong by the Lothas in November and Yemshe by the Pochurys in October. And finally in first week of December, festival of festival starts which involves every tribe of Nagaland, which is known as Hornbill Festival. Hornbill Festival is Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments of Nagaland. Hornbill Festival showcase is a mélange of cultural displays under one roof. This festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Kohima. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama; which is about 12 km from Kohima, which is a state capital. All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.
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