Events

There is hardly a dull moment during Hornbill festival. One can get immersed with the rich culture and heritage of Nagas displayed by the colourful dances and songs or get entertained with other colourful events.

There are religious and ceremonial parades. Each tribe has their own ceremonial performance that is elegantly beautiful and delivered in an eccentric manner. Energetic traditional folk dance and musical performances that ensue during the gradual course of events is a closely knit representation of the cultural heritages of Nagaland.

Various sports, crafts, dance, fashion shows, beauty competitions are held. Naga culture and ethnicity are performed and enjoyed during the festival to bring out the competitive spirit in people.

The festival is lush with various food fair, games, songs, musical concerts and entertainment to keep the lively spirits of the celebration going.

Traditional art work, wood crafts, handy crafts, sculptures, paintings, and wood carvings are displayed. Sales and exhibition of these art pieces are held. There are also herbal medicine stalls and display of flower shows.

There are various food stalls that serve different varieties of food, including the traditional Naga food which is deliciously indulging.
People indulge in traditional archery, Naga wrestling, indigenous games, other athletic sports and other activities.

The Hornbill Music Festival is a significant highlight of the Hornbill Festival. Various local and international atists perform at Kohima and Dimapur. The celebrations and concerts are carried out throughout the night.

Some regular events:
10 days cultural performances by different Naga tribes
Handlooms & Handicrafts
Flora and vegetation
Indigenous games and sports
Local cuisine / food festival
Village walks/ treks
Cultural exchange
Arts & crafts
Exhibition cum sale of tourism products
World War II Rally
International Loin Loom
Sport events-International Hornbill Naga Wrestling
Open contests- Naga King Chilly & Pineapple Eating Competitions
Hornbill Music Festival – Handshake concerts/ Rock contests/
Adventure Outdoor activities- Mountain biking/ Dzukou Valley Day Hikes
Bamboo Carnival/ Night Carnival etc.

A day-wise event list is released by the government before the festival each year.