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The tribes of Nagaland celebrated the Hornbill Festival in Naga Heritage Village Kisama in Nagaland:

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It is organized at the Kisama Village located at a distance of 10 Kms from the state capital, Kohima
Hornbill festival, also known locally as the “Festival of Festivals, is organized by State Tourism and Arts and Culture Department, to encourage inter-tribal harmony and promote colorful local culture and traditions.
Festival is named after the Bird Hornbill.
It takes place between the 1st to 7th December, which happens to be the Nagaland Formation Day
This festival is the grandest, most colorful and sparkling carnival in the whole of north east India.
The celebrations are attended by all the major tribes of Nagaland who present themselves with various arts, folk songs, dances and games.
Most attractive event at the festival is Naga chilly eating competition and pork eating festival

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Major Festivals of North East , India