PM Modi Applauds Nagaland on Completion of 25 Years of Hornbill Festival

NAGALAND: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of Nagaland on the completion of 25 years of the Hornbill Festival and urged citizens to visit the festival and experience the vibrancy of Naga culture.

“My best wishes for the ongoing Hornbill Festival and congratulations to the people of Nagaland on this lively festival completing 25 years. I am also glad to see the focus on waste management and sustainability during this year’s festival. I have fond memories from my visit to this festival a few years ago, and I urge others to visit it and experience the vibrancy of Naga culture," PM Modi posted on X.

This year's festival, which runs from December 1 to December 10, promises to be a grand celebration of Nagaland's rich cultural heritage and global artistic partnerships.

This year, the festival is adding an international dimension to its programming through a collaboration with the British Council and the State of Nagaland.

As part of this collaboration, Mathias and fellow Welsh folk musician Gareth Bonello will perform alongside local Naga artist Seyievinuo Chuzho and Khasi artist Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta.

The official announcement of the British Council's involvement during Nagaland's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's visit to Wales in October underscores the strengthening relationship between the UK and Nagaland.

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