Context:
In 2023, the 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival, a lively event showcasing culture, music, and dance, will take place in Nagaland.
It will host a wrestling championship, dance competition, exhibition, food festival among others.
About Hornbill Festival:
- An annual event began in 2000.
- Dubbed as festival of festivals.
- Named after hornbill, a bird that symbolises beauty and grace in Naga folklore and ritual.
- Venue – Kisama (Heritage village of Nagaland)
- Organized by – State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments
- Aim – To revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.
- Participants – 17 Tribes of Nagaland
- 17 Tribes of Nagaland – Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Kachari, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Tikhir, Yimkhiung, Zeliang
- Partner Countries – USA, Germany and Columbia
December 1 is Nagaland Statehood Day, thus the hornbill festival begins on that day and goes on for 10 days.
The Great Indian Hornbill is the State bird of both Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh.
Nagaland – The Land of Festivals:
| Festival | Tribes |
| Tsukhenyie | Chakhesangs |
| Mimkut | Kukis |
| Bushu | Kacharis |
| Sekrenyi | Angami |
| Aoling | Konyak |
| Moatsu | Aos |
| Tuluni | Sumis |
| Nyaknylum | Changs |
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs:
Traditions: Communities
1. Chalia Sahib Festival: Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: Gonds
3. Wri-Warkari: Santhals
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
