The eighth day of the 26th Edition of the Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama on Monday featured a vibrant line-up of cultural presentations, highlighting the rich and diverse heritage of Nagaland’s tribes.

Maintaining the traditional method, Monday’s event was hosted by Rural Development Minister Metsubo Jamir, and co-hosted by Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Election, H. Tovihoto Ayemi. The day featured an extensive line-up of cultural presentations showcasing the diverse heritage of Nagaland’s tribes.

Performances included traditional dances, folk songs, indigenous games, and ritual displays. Over 86 per cent of Nagaland’s two-million population (2011 Census) belongs to tribal communities. The state has 17 major tribes and numerous sub-tribes, each with its own ric

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