Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival Highlighted at Republic Day Parade
Hornbill festival highlighted in the Nagaland State Tableau during Republic Day 2026.
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is a vibrant celebration that reflects the cultural soul of the Naga people. Named after the revered hornbill bird, which symbolizes courage, beauty and grandeur in Naga folklore, the festival brings together the diverse traditions of Nagaland’s tribes on a single platform. Celebrated annually in December, it showcases indigenous music, dance, crafts, cuisine, rituals, and traditional sports, helping preserve and promote rich tribal heritage.
The Hornbill Festival is important not only for strengthening unity among the Naga tribes but also for fostering cultural pride, encouraging tourism and passing ancestral traditions on to future generations. Through the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland proudly shares its identity, history and living traditions with the world. Large number of people from around India and the world have been joining this festival every year. In you haven’t by now, this is your invitation to be part of this beautiful festival.
