Hornbill Festival- 23rd Edition was Inaugurated by Vice President

Govt. of Nagaland organizes Hornbill Festival every year to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland. Hornbill Festival is organized in first week of December.

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Hornbill Festival UPSC Exam Relevance

23^rd Hornbill Festival: Hornbill Festival is organized annually in India. Hornbill Festival is important for UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 1- Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times)

Hornbill Festival in News

The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today inaugurated the 23rd edition of Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama near the state capital, Kohima.
The Vice President, sounded the Inauguration Gong along with the Governor & the Chief Minister of the Nagaland to declare the “Festival of Festivals” open.

Hornbill Festival Details

About: the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland,
- Hornbill Festival is organized in the first week of December.
- It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals”.
- The Festival is named after the hornbill, the globally respected bird and which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes.
Organizer: Hornbill Festival is Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof.
Timing: Hornbill Festival is usually organized between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Kohima. The much popular Music festival is held alongside.
Location: Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima.
Participation: All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival.
Objective: The aim of the hornbill festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.
Significance: For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland.
- It must be included in your itinerary, if you are visiting Nagaland during that time to enjoy the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland.

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About Great Indian Hornbill

The Great Indian Hornbill is also known as Great Pied Hornbill. It is one of the larger members of the hornbill family.

In North-Eastern India, Great Indian Hornbill are an integral part of many tribal cultures and rituals. The Annual Hornbill Festival is celebrated in this context in Nagaland. The great hornbill is also the state bird of Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Details of the Great Indian Hornbill

Great Indian Hornbill
Length	95-130 cm
Latin Name	(Buceros bicornis)
Wingspan	152 cm
Weight	2 to 4 kg
Habitat	India, Bhutan, Nepal, Mainland Southeast Asia and Indonesian island of Sumatra
Diet	Frugivorous, but also will prey on small reptiles, mammals and birds if and when the opportunity is right

Hornbill Festival 2022 FAQs

Which state celebrates the Hornbill festival annually?

Ans. Hornbill Festival is celebrated annually by the Government of Nagaland.

When is the Hornbill Festival Organized?

Ans. Hornbill Festival is usually organized between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Kohima.

What is the roosting pattern of the Great Indian Hornbill?

Ans. The same roost sites are used everyday and the birds arrive at sunset on time following a predetermined route.

What is the present conservation status of the Great Indian Hornbill?

Ans. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Great Indian Hornbill as vulnerable in the Red List of Threatened Species.

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