The 24th Edition of the Hornbill Festival began at Naga Heritage Village ‘Kisama’ on December 1, 2023. The festival spans 10 days and serves as a platform for various tribes of Nagaland to showcase their culture, traditions, and contemporary aspects.
- The United States of America, Germany, and Colombia are the Country Partners for this edition.
- Assam is the Partner State for the festival in 2023.
- Honored Guests at the inaugural function included Ambassador Eric Garcetti (USA), British High Commissioner Alex Ellis, Ambassador Victor Echeverri Jaramillo (Colombia), and German Consul General Barbara Voss.
- The Hornbill Festival 2023 was officially declared open with the sounding of a Traditional Gong by Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.
- The opening ceremony featured a cultural extravaganza showcasing the Naga way of life, including ‘Call of the Hornbill’ presented by Task Force for Music and Arts (TAFMA).
Q: The 24th Edition of the Hornbill Festival began at which Naga Heritage Village?
a) Kisama Village
b) Nagaland Heritage Hub
c) Tribal Heritage Town
d) Naga Cultural Center
Ans : a) Kisama Village
Q: Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?
a) Manipur
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Mizoram
Ans : c) Nagaland
