Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
The Hornbill Festival began on Thursday in the Naga Heritage village of Kisama, coinciding with Nagaland Statehood Day. The annual festival aims to promote tourism in the state, and pays tribute to the Hornbill, revered by the Nagas. There are dances, sports, games, food fairs and crafts during the ten-day festivities. 