In the initial five days of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, a prominent annual tourism event organized by the state government, more than 78,000 attendees, including 1,621 foreigners, have been recorded, as per official figures. The festival, spanning ten days and commencing on December 1, is taking place in the picturesque Naga heritage village of Kisama. Alongside the international participants, 20,659 domestic tourists and 56,115 locals have enjoyed the cultural presentations by the 18 Naga tribes as of Tuesday, according to data from the Tourism Department.
The festival witnessed its highest attendance on the third day, Sunday, with 18,002 participants, including 12,578 locals, 5,001 domestic tourists, and 423 foreigners. Hornbill Festival, acclaimed as the “Festival of Festivals” by the state government, has garnered positive responses from visitors who expressed joy at witnessing the diverse programs. Some attendees, like Victor E from Colombia and Sylvie Ouhdhi from France, praised the festival’s vibrancy. Constructive suggestions were also offered, with a visitor from Dimapur proposing WiFi facilities for online transactions and mobile phone charging points. Capt Eddy Arsh suggested increased parking space, while a visitor from Bangalore mentioned that the food was slightly expensive. Participants like Hewlal Upadhaya from Assam highlighted the significance of such festivals in promoting awareness of Naga traditions and ethnic culture.
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