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Hornbill Festival

Posted on December 2, 2022 by admin1  1359

In News

  • Recently, the Vice President Jagdeep inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Naga heritage village in Nagaland.

About the Festival

  • Often cited as “festival of all festivals”
  • Hornbill Festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Nagaland. 
  • Aim of the festival: To revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions. 
  • It is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. 
  • The festival gets its name from the Indian Hornbill. 
  • The Hornbill is a common bird among the folklores and tribes of Nagaland and can be commonly seen prancing around in the forests of Nagaland. 
  • Many tribes take part in the festival: Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Dimasa Kachari, Garo, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yumchungru, and Zeliang.

Great Hornbill

  • It is also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill is one of the larger members of the hornbill family.
  • It is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
  • Its impressive size and colour have made it important in many tribal cultures and rituals.
  • The great hornbill is long-lived, living for nearly 50 years in captivity.
  • It is predominantly frugivorous, but is an opportunist and will prey on small mammals, reptiles and birds.
  • IUCN status: Vulnerable

Additional Information

  • Tsiiphie – Traditional Naga headgear
  • Amula kaxa – Naga shawl

Source: PIB

 
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