People and Culture

Nagaland - The Hornbill Festival

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In this Special, we take you to the exotic state of Nagaland, in India, to experience the festival of festivals and a unique tribal life and culture.

The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland has evolved over the years from being just a celebration of the heritage and tradition of the Nagas into one big cultural event for all the 8 Northeast States.

Named after the Great Indian Hornbill, the revered forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state39s tribes, the festival is a colourful mixture of religious ceremonies, food fairs, sports, games, parades, crafts, performances, dance etc. 

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Programme Details

DURATION
1 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
Epic TV
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
Hindi