Nagaland's 23rd Hornbill Festival 2022: All You Need To Know!

Written By Abirath EV

The 23rd Hornbill Festival will take place at the Naga Heritage Village Kisama for ten days in 2022, showcasing traditional life and culture.

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The Hornbill Festival, named after a colorful woodland bird, coincides with Nagaland's 59th statehood day festivities. This is a very popular Naga festival.

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Nagaland, North East India, hosts the annual Hornbill Festival. Tourists from throughout the world visit Kisama to see its rich cultural legacy.

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The festival emphasizes inter-tribal harmony, promotes local culture and traditions, and preserves history.

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From December 1 to December 10, the festival will take place at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, roughly 12 kilometers from Kohima, the nation's capital.

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The Hornbill Festival, held for almost 20 years, promotes Nagaland tourism and allied businesses and offers entrepreneurs growth prospects.

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Hornbill Festival 2022: Tickets

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IRCTC has a special offer this year to let travelers participate in the Hornbill Festival. IRCTC offers a 7-day tour to Manipur and Nagaland.

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Hornbill Festival 2022: Celebration

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The celebration featured colorful performances, traditional crafts, indigenous games, and food markets. Local dance troupes,

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