The Hornbill festival is currently on in Kohima and other parts of Nagaland.
Organised by the Nagaland and Union governments, the annual Hornbill festival -- celebrated from December 1 to 10 -- is meant to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to preserve and protect Naga heritage.
IMAGE: Naga women from the Sumi tribe perform a folk dance at Kisama, located 15 kms from Kohima. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Naga tribesmen from the Chakhesang tribe performs a folk dance at Kisama. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The traditional stone pulling ceremony conducted as part of Hornbill festival at Mezoma village in Kohima. Photograph: PTI Photo
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Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com
