Dimapur, Dec. 13 (EMN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has congratulated the Tourism department and all stakeholders on the successful conduct of the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival.
"The festival was a grand success and despite all the challenges and hurdles, it has once again pushed Brand Nagaland towards greater international recognition in a positive manner. The festival has achieved its prime aspiration of preserving, promoting, and popularising the rich culture and heritage of the Naga people in a manner that creates a sustainable economy and generates employment for our youth under our slogan and policy of Land of Festivals," the chief minister stated in a congratulatory message.
Rio, on behalf of the state government, also conveyed appreciation to all the government agencies, tribal organisations, NGOs, civil society, church organisations, event management groups and participants, who positively contributed towards the grand success of the Hornbill Festival 2022.
"We are also grateful to the thousands of tourists - international, domestic, and local - who have visited the dozens of festival venues and events and added to the success story. We appeal to our friends to kindly forgive us for the shortfalls and do visit us again with more friends and loved ones," the message read.