Festival
HORNBILL FESTIVAL
- Hornbill festival is celebrated in the state of Nagaland, in india. Hornbill festival is celebrated from 1st december to 10th december.
- at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Kohima
YEAR | Month | DATE |
| 2024 | December | 1 -10 |
| 2025 | December | 1-10 |
HORNBILL FESTIVAL 2024,2025
- It is put on by the Government of Nagaland to highlight the ethnic diversity, rich cultural legacy, and enduring traditions of Nagaland.
- It is a tribute to the magnificent hornbill, which the Naga people adore and appreciate for its alertness and majesty.
- The richness and distinctiveness of the Naga legacy are being revived, protected, and preserved through this cultural spectacle.
CELEBRATION:
- During the hornbill festival all the tribes of Manipur, come together to celebrate a common festival known as the hornbill festival.
- The hornbill festival is named after a bird that is found in Nagaland, hornbill bird is marked as pure and good luck.
- during the hornbill festival, different tribes show / represent their culture through dance and food.
Hornbill :
There are about 62 hornbill species world-over.
- There are nine species of hornbills, including the Great Hornbill, which is found in India.
- Hornbill and the Rufous-necked Hornbill..
- The maximum density is found in Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.
- density of hornbills across Asia.
- Four of the nine hornbill species, of which the Great Hornbill is the most well-known, can be found in the Western Ghats alone.
Significance:
- Because they are crucial to the regeneration of forests, hornbills are known as the “farmers of the forest.”
- Although they are omnivores, they favour fruits, especially figs.
- They have a reputation for dispersing seeds and supporting tropical plant regeneration.
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