The 23rd Hornbill Festival 2022 kicked started this evening. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially opened the Hornbill Festival by beating the Gong.
Now it has been more than 20 years that the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland has welcomed visitors from around the world. In 10 days festival, a visitor gets the opportunity to view all the Naga tribes, their culture and distinctiveness in one place.
Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is also popularly known as the 'Festival of Festivals' and showcases Nagaland's rich culture. It is organized by the Government of Nagaland, mainly to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland.
The daily cultural events include activities such as music festivals, photo fest, fashion shows, adventure sports, night carnivals, etc.
The 23rd Hornbill Festival 2022 will conclude on December 10.
Dec 01, 2022
First-ever Tribal Winter Festival Held in Jammu-Kashmir's Bandipora
A first of its kind Tribal Winter Festival was held in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Organised by the district administration in collaboration with various departments at Ketson, the festival witnessed huge public participation.
The festival highlighted the customs and traditions of tribals and also assured development of sports infrastructure in the area to engage the local youth.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Owais Ahmed said that tribal areas have the potential to attract tourists and boost employment opportunities.
He also highlighted the role of various government sponsored, public oriented schemes for the economic upliftment of people.
The festival witnessed music, dance, and cultural events that left the people enthralled.