November 26, 2024 8:06 PM.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated several facilities at Kisama ahead of the 25th Hornbill Festival.
These include the International Morung for Country Partners, Hornbill Festival app, dormitory for cultural troupes, Handloom and Craft Pavilion marketing complex, medical booth-cum-cash vending facility, Toyota Ki, and the Tourism Department lounge.
Mr Rio praised local artisans and those involved in completing the festival’s infrastructure at the Naga Heritage Village. He highlighted that the Hornbill Festival has evolved into an international event, attracting global tourists, and expressed confidence that the new facilities will enhance the festival experience for visitors from around the world.
The festival, held annually from December 1 to 10, attracts thousands of foreign and domestic tourists to witness the colourful and vibrant culture of the 18 major tribes of Nagaland at the picturesque Kisama heritage village, some 12 km from the state capital.