Nagaland tableau to feature Hornbill Festival at R-Day parade

A total of 30 tableaux, including 17 from States and Union Territories and 13 from various Ministries, Departments and Services, will roll down Kartavya Path, New Delhi, during the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026.
From the Northeast, three states– Assam, Manipur and Nagaland- will participate in the tableau presentation, each highlighting distinct themes reflecting culture, development and progress.
Nagaland’s tableau will showcase “The Hornbill Festival– Celebrating Culture, Tourism & Self-Reliance”, highlighting the state’s rich cultural heritage, traditional diversity and its growing emphasis on tourism-led development and self-reliance.
Assam’s tableau will depict “Asharikandi – Terracotta Craft Village of Assam”, focusing on the state’s age-old terracotta craftsmanship, while Manipur will present “Towards Prosperity: From Agricultural Fields to International Markets”, highlighting agricultural transformation and global market integration.
The tableaux are being presented under the broader themes of “Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram” and “Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, commemorating 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and showcasing India’s rapid progress driven by self-reliance across various sectors.
According to official sources, the tableaux will reflect a blend of India’s cultural diversity, heritage, innovation and developmental achievements, symbolising the nation’s journey towards economic growth and inclusive prosperity.