From the archive record
A grand feast going on during the stone pulling at Viswema village ground. The feast had all type of local Angami cuisines and the local rice beer known as Zutho in Angami which was served at the feast to all the guest. Adding flavor to the festivities at Hornbill 2013, the Nagaland state tourism department in collaboration with the people of Viswema, showcased the popular stone pulling ceremony at the foothill of Mt. Japfu. The event was held in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the statehood of Nagaland and also in commemoration of the 50 years of Viswema Students' Union (VSU). Thousands of people in traditional attires joined the traditional stone pulling ceremony. Celebratory yells, folk songs and dances surrounded the event, which concluded with a grand feast. Prior to the arrival