MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
25th Hornbill Festival winds up; draws 2,05,968 footfall
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- KISAMA — The ten-day festive flight of the silver edition of Hornbill Festival finally came to an end with a grand closing ceremony held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, on Tuesday evening.
- The grand finale was marked by spectacular displays of the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, with Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along as the festival host.
- During the 10-day festival, the main venue drew a total of 2, 05, 968 visitors, including 2, 527 foreign tourists, 56, 219 domestic tourists and 1, 47, 716 local visitors from Nagaland.
- The last day alone witnessed a total of 32, 018 visitors including 23, 816 local, 8, 113 domestic and 152 foreign tourists.
- In his address, the festival host acknowledged God for allowing the people, the Nagas of Nagaland and all communities to resonate unity, spirituality, and the zeal and enthusiasm to live unitedly in prosperity.
- Along also lauded the dynamic and seasoned leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio which has enabled the Hornbill Festival to evolve beyond cultural, tribal and festive celebrations into a platform for networking, growth and prosperity under his guidance.
- Additionally, he acknowledged the Advisor for Art and Culture, K Konngam Konyak, along with all officials and tribal cultural groups, artisans from across Nagaland, who came together in unity, forging new bonds of resilience and perseverance.
- He further commended the relentless efforts of the Police department and the Home department, which worked tirelessly day and night to ensure seamless traffic flow, contributing to the successful 10-day commemoration of the 25th Hornbill Festival.
- Acknowledging the contributions of state machinery and all line departments led by the ministers, advisors, AHoDs, and HoDs under the stewardship of Chief Secretary Dr. J Alam, Along expressed his gratitude for their collective effort in showcasing excellence at the Hornbill Festival, fostering new and stronger partnerships to propel Nagaland's prosperity through the festival and beyond.
- The minister also credited the people of Nagaland and churches for their “positivity and ownership,” which helped build the brand of Nagaland through the Hornbill Festival.
- Further, he expressed gratitude to all the visitors, country partners and state partners and reiterated the state’s aspiration to work together, exchange culture and traditions, and showcase the best that Nagaland and its partners have to offer through collaboration and partnership.
- To mark the culmination of the festival, the minister along with Miss Nagaland 2024, Anon Konyak A and the pageant’s first runner-up Nikali K Shohe and second runner-up Kelülü Dawhuo, lit the traditional the bonfire.
- Musical performances by Big Mountain, Tetseo Sisters, Alobo Naga, Nagaland Folkloric and DJ Olly Esse, captivated the audience.
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