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The stone pulling ceremony is a very important ceremony of the Angami tribe of Nagaland, and was held at the Viswema village. This was something very new for the people and was a part of the Hornbill fest. The Stone pulling ceremony was held on 2nd December. CM Rio also join the masses at the Ceremony. 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 d
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