October 14, 2026 3:10 PM

Nagaland gears up for 27th edition of iconic Hornbill Festival

Nagaland has begun preparations for the 27th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival, one of the state’s biggest cultural events, which will be held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital Kohima, officials said on Wednesday. The 10-day festival, which coincides with Nagaland’s Statehood Day on December 1, will be celebrated from December 1 to 10. This year’s Hornbill Festival is expected to witness the participation of several countries, while one...