Kohima: Arunachal Pradesh has taken centre stage as the sole state partner of the 26th Hornbill Festival, showcasing its rich culture, traditional craftsmanship and growing entrepreneurial landscape at the ongoing 10-day Hornbill Festival celebration at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama.
Officials said the partnership enhances Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural diplomacy while strengthening regional cooperation, improving market linkages and promoting responsible tourism across the Northeast.
A dedicated stall near the entrance of the Bamboo Pavilion has emerged as a key attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the state’s artisanal ecosystem through homegrown brands that fuse heritage with contemporary design.
Among the prominent exhibitors, House of Macnok is displaying handcrafted products made by rural communities—particularly women, youth and self-help groups—reviving traditional skills with modern-day utility. C & C Organic & Handmade Pickle, drawing inspiration from the Nocte Hills of Tirap, is offering preservative-free pickles crafted using indigenous techniques.
Mistyball brings tea blends sourced from the mist-soaked “Misty Fall Valley,” combining locally grown tea leaves with native herbs and spices.
KT Organic and Healthy Fruit, founded in Ziro Valley in 2022, presents organic fruit candies made from kiwi, plum, peach, pineapple and wild apple grown in the region.
A women-led SHG under the Idu Mishmi apex body is exhibiting GI-registered traditional textiles that preserve the community’s weaving heritage while integrating contemporary design elements.
Siang Beverages, operated by women entrepreneurs, is showcasing handcrafted rice-based brews made from organic ingredients using traditional fermentation methods, completely free of chemicals.
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On Day 4, the Cultural Show by 18 Naga tribes enthralled thousands of domestic and foreign visitors at the Unity Plaza.
The programme was hosted by Rural Development & SIRD Minister Metsubo Jamir and co-hosted by Agriculture Advisor Mhathung Yanthan. Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh and Surabhi Varma Garg, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (NER), Guwahati, attended as special guests.
