Nagaland showcases vibrant Hornbill Fest at R-Day parade

The colours of the Hornbill festival of Nagaland were displayed on the Kartavya Path here on Monday as tribal motifs and performing artistes brought alive the dynamic cultural expressions of the state.
The state’s tableau paid tributes to the majestic Great Indian Hornbill, which represents cultural guardianship, ecological balance, and the aspirations of a people who draw strength from their heritage.
The float was designed on the theme, ‘The Hornbill Festival – Celebrating Culture, Tourism and Self-Reliance’.
It highlighted the Hornbill Festival’s transformation into a model of self-reliant tourism, with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment, the revival of traditional skills and eco-cultural sustainability, showing how heritage-based tourism strengthens cultural identity while promoting inclusive growth.