Question

Hornbill festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
1. Nagaland
2. Mizoram
3. Assam
4. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Nagaland

The correct answer is Nagaland.

• Hornbill Festival:
  • The Hornbill Festival is celebrated every year between December 1 to 10 in Nagaland.
  • This festival showcases the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the Nagas on one platform at Naga Heritage Village Kisama under Kohima District.
  • All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival.
  • The hornbill festival is named after Hornbill, the globally respected bird and which is displayed in folklore in most of the state's tribes.
  • The week-long festival unites one and all in Nagaland and people enjoy colorful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games, and ceremonies.

Important Festivals of North East India
State	Festivals
Arunachal Pradesh	Boori Boot, Myoko, Dree, Pongtu, Losar, Monpa festival
Assam	Ambubachi, Bhogali Bihu, Baishagu, Dehing Patkai
Mizoram	Chapcharkut Festival
Nagaland	Hornbill festival, Tsukheneye, Sekreny
Meghalaya	Nongkrem festival, Khasis festival, Wangla
Manipur	Yaoshang, Porag, Chavang Kut
Tripura	Kharchi Puja