25th Hornbill Festival opens in Nagaland on Statehood Day
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama as the state marked its Statehood Day.
Summary
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th (silver jubilee) edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. Held annually from 1 to 10 December at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, about 12 km from the state capital, and often called the 'Festival of Festivals', the festival has been held since 2000. As part of it, the National Archives of India and Nagaland's Arts and Culture Department organised an exhibition, 'Naga β Land & People in Archival Mirror', at the 2nd World War Museum Complex, Kisama.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 1 Dec 2024, Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland
- Edition
- 25th (silver jubilee)
- Held
- Annually, 1β10 December, since 2000
- Venue
- Naga Heritage Village, Kisama (about 12 km from Kohima)
- Also called
- Festival of Festivals
- NAI exhibition
- Naga β Land & People in Archival Mirror
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which edition of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival opened on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B β 25th
PIB (3 and 6 Dec 2024): the 25th Hornbill Festival opened on 1st December 2024 at Kisama, Kohima, marking its silver jubilee.
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated at which venue in Nagaland?
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Correct answer: D β Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the festival is celebrated at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, 12 km from the state capital.
Since which year has the Hornbill Festival been held, according to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
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Correct answer: C β 2000
PIB (6 Dec 2024): since its inception in 2000, the Hornbill Festival has been a cornerstone of Nagaland's cultural calendar.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival: 1. It is held annually from 1 to 10 December and is often called the 'Festival of Festivals'. 2. The National Archives of India organised the exhibition 'Naga β Land & People in Archival Mirror' as part of its 2024 edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C β Both 1 and 2
PIB (3 and 6 Dec 2024): the festival is held annually from December 1 to 10 and is often referred to as the 'Festival of Festivals'; the NAI organised the exhibition 'Naga β Land & People in Archival Mirror' as part of the 25th Hornbill Festival. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.