Nagaland Hornbill Festival Nagaland Hornbill festival is held in the first week of December every year and organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof.

Nagaland Hornbill Festival

India | Sunday, November 23, 2014 | 5 photos

NAGALAND, with its diverse tribal culture, is a land of festivals with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions. The Nagaland Hornbill festival is held in the first week of December every year and organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof. 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. For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland. The Festival is named after the Indian Hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes.