Moreover, with its increasing commercial focus and overstated spending from the state’s coffer, some are questioning whether the success of the Hornbill Festival is worth the price being paid. Is it worth the cost?

The 25th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland kickstarts, and this year, it coincided with the state's 62nd Statehood Day. This festival showcases traditional Naga culture with performances, indigenous games,

Hornbill is a 10 day long festival in Nagaland which brings together all generations from 17 different tribes to showcase their culture. The festival happens in Naga heritage village in Kisama where tribal groups perform dances, sports unique to their tribe.

The 25th anniversary celebrations of the Hornbill Festival continued on Day 4 under the theme ‘Cultural Connect,’ with an array of traditional performances by various tribes of Nagaland.

The 25th edition of Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival, held from December 1 to December 10, 2024, has already drawn an impressive 41,498 visitors in just two days, according to the Directorate of Tourism,

Charing a roundtable meeting on the second day of the festival that showcases the best of Naga culture, cuisine, crafts and hospitality, Abu Metha, the chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN),

The Hornbill Festival 2024 - themed ‘Cultural Connect’ - is a grand celebration of Nagaland’s rich heritage and cultural diversity.

Out of the districts, Kohima houses the Naga Heritage Village at Kisama—the site of the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland’s headliner event is in its 25th edition this year and features arts, culture, and events from at least 18 tribes in the state.