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Sign in to searchFESTIVALS OF NORTH-EASTERN INDIA — STATE-WISE TRIBAL FESTIVALS FOR UPSC
1. Hornbill Festival (Nagaland)
The Hornbill Festival is the most famous cultural festival of Nagaland and is popularly known as the “Festival of Festivals.” It is celebrated every year from 1–10 December at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima. Named after the hornbill bird, which holds cultural significance for Naga tribes, the festival showcases the traditions of all major Naga communities. Events include traditional dances, folk songs, indigenous games, crafts exhibitions, wrestling, archery, and food fairs. It promotes tribal unity and preserves Naga heritage while attracting tourists from India and abroad. The festival serves as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and economic development through tourism.
2. Yemshe Festival (Pochuri Tribe, Nagaland)
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