Kohima: The Nagaland government held a meeting recently to review the status of preparedness of the Hornbill Festival 2025 at the secretariat conference hall in Kohima.
The 10-day Hornbill Festival, also called the festival of festivals, is held at Naga Heritage village, Kisama, near Kohima, every year from December 1. Known as the “Festival of Festivals”, it aims to showcase and preserve the rich heritage and traditions of the Naga tribes. Organised by the Department of State Tourism and the Department of Art & Culture, the Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof.
While chairing a meeting with all departments, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen emphasized the need for early preparations for the upcoming festival. He also stressed the importance of forming subcommittees to ensure effective coordination.
Imchen called on the line departments to come prepared with concrete action plans and proposals for the next meeting on August 25.
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The meeting also deliberated in length on various issues related to roads, sanitation, transportation, electricity and logistics arrangements by various departments. The departments highlighted their action plans and work progress during the meeting.
All the ethnic groups of Nagaland take part in this festival. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.
