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The Hornbill festival is a celebration held every year in the first week of December, in Nagaland, North-east India. It is also called as the 'Festival of Festivals'.
The state of Nagaland is home to several tribes, which have their own distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred and so participation in these festivals is essential.
To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December. The first festival was held in the year 2000.
The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes.
Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof. This festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kohima.
Naga or NAGA may refer to:
Pochury is a Naga tribe of Nagaland, India. The tribe's native territory is located in the eastern part of the Phek district, centered on the Meluri town (166 km from the state capital Kohima).
The Pochury identity is of relatively recent origin. It is a composite tribe formed by three Naga communities: Kupo, Kuchu and Khuri. The word Pochury is an acronym formed by the names of three native villages of these tribes: Sapo, Kechuri and Khury. According to the Pochuri legends, these villages fought battles against each others, but united into a single tribe after their elders negotiated peace. Besides the three main communities, migrants belonging to the Sema, Sangtam and Rengma tribes have also been absorbed in the Pochury group.
According to the tribe's elders, the Pochurys are the earliest inhabitants of the region around Meluri. A local legend states that their ancestors lived in Puraka, a place near the present-day Phor village. Another legend states that they emerged from the earth near the present-day Akhgwo village.
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Meluri Cultural Troupe performing a folk dance known as Kuriatsei Hirilia-Ha during Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys. There is a buzz in the air. This is the sound of Nagaland preparing for the Hornbill Festival held in the first week of December every year. The Festival is named after a bird greatly admired by the Naga people for its alertness and grandeur. The bird, the hornbill is mentioned in much of the folklore of Nagaland. The festival takes place at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, not too far from Kohima. The village is a microcosm of each of the Naga tribes. Tourists are welcomed warmly to the traditional huts of each tribe, where one can sit with the elderly...
Pochury Naga tribe presented a folk song 'A-he' during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Nagaland. Pochury is one the prominent tribes in Phek district of Nagaland. According to a legend, it is believed that their ancestors emerged from a place puraka located near the Phor village. Pochury is the dialect spoken by the people of this tribe. The Pochury community forms a coherent group territorially and socially. Nazu Festival (celebrated in February)and Yemshe (celebrated inOctober) are the major festivals of Pochury. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys. There is a buzz in the air. This is the sound of Nagaland preparing for the Hornbill Festival held in the first week of December every year. The Festival is ...
'Oh Hia' folk dance performed by Pochury Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors. Sometimes Nagaland is also referred to as "The Switzerland of the East". The region is primarily hilly and has a pleasant climate all through the year. It is perhaps the best place for the adventurous at heart and makes an ideal place for trekking and camping. Also known as Paradise on earth The Dzukou Valley is the most famed valley of Nagaland and the natural beauty of the area is absolutely captivating. Another attraction for tourists is the Kohima War Cemetery. The cemetery is a tribute to t...
Tütü Khei is a traditional music instrument blow during special occasions of the Pochury Naga tribe. Pochury tribesmen are singing a folk song and blowing Tütü Khei in between a folk song presentation at Hornbill Festival, Kisama. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors. Sometimes Nagaland is also referred to as "The Switzerland of the East". The region is primarily hilly and has a pleasant climate all through the year. It is perhaps the best place for the adventurous at heart and makes an ideal place for trekking and camping. Also known as Paradise on earth The Dzukou Valley is the most famed valley of Nagaland and the natural beauty of the...
Pochury is one of the prominent tribes in Phek District of Nagaland. According to a legend, it is believed that their ancestors emerged from a place called Puraka located near the Phor village. Pochury is the dialect spoken by the people of this tribe. The Pochury community forms a coherent group territorially and socially. Nazu Festival (celebrated in February) and Yemshe (celebrated in October) are the major festivals of Pochury. The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists. NAGALAND, with its diverse tribal culture, is a land of festivals. A narrow strip of mountainous territory with rugged hills, emerald valleys, sparkling streams and a rich variety of flor...
Women from Pochury Naga tribe performs a folklore at the Hornbill Fest. October is the month of festivity which every Pochury anxiously awaits, every year to celebrate their greatest festival Yemshe. Yemshe is the festival of welcoming the new harvest and blessing. All the Pouchuries, young and old, rich and poor celebrate this festival with great pomp and gaiety anticipating a good harvest which they deserve after a year's hard labour under scorching sun and merciless rain. No one is allowed to harvest etc. until the whole period of festival is over. Originally, the festival commence from the last part of September with different categories of observances till the final day which falls in the first week of October every year. Yemshe is observed only on the 5th October keeping in tune wit...
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Pochury tribe women showcase their traditional song and indigenous game playing skills at Hornbill Festival 2013. Pochury is one of the prominent tribes in Phek District of Nagaland. According to a legend, it is believed that their ancestors emerged from a place called Puraka located near the Phor village. Pochury is the dialect spoken by the people of this tribe. The Pochury community forms a coherent group territorially and socially. Nazu Festival (celebrated in February) and Yemshe (celebrated in October) are the major festivals of Pochury. The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists. NAGALAND, with its diverse tribal culture, is a land of festivals. A na...
Women from Pochury Naga tribe performs a colourful dance at the Hornbill Fest. October is the month of festivity which every Pochury anxiously awaits, every year to celebrate their greatest festival Yemshe. Yemshe is the festival of welcoming the new harvest and blessing. All the Pouchuries, young and old, rich and poor celebrate this festival with great pomp and gaiety anticipating a good harvest which they deserve after a year's hard labour under scorching sun and merciless rain. No one is allowed to harvest etc. until the whole period of festival is over. Originally, the festival commence from the last part of September with different categories of observances till the final day which falls in the first week of October every year. Yemshe is observed only on the 5th October keeping in t...
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