Nagaland

festival · hills

Sumi women folk demonstrate how their forefathers carried on their livelihood in the olden days, during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama. The Sumi women are represented by Chekiye Women Cultural Group, Dimapur.

hills · flowers

The Dzukou Valley also called the valley of flowers is located along the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur, stretching from the Southern end of Kohima district of Nagaland.

festival · sport

Variety of organic fruits and vegetables on display at Hortiscape in Kisama heritage village during the Hornbill festival 2013.

festival · old town

Folk song meaning victory over hardship performed by Chang Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland.

village · forest

Exterior and interior view of St. John Evangelist church in Khonoma village, Nagaland. Khonoma is an Angami tribe's village located in the western part of Kohima district and about 20 km away from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.

forest · village

A trek in Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary, Nagaland. Khonoma is the green village in India.

crafts · river

Traditional northeast handloom items being displayed during the National handloom expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

bazaar · festival

The Night Bazar is a gala treat for the night revelers during Hornbill Festival. It is a night carnival to celebrate the festive atmosphere in Nagaland. The Night Bazar is another important aspect of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

old town · hills

According to the Yimchunger tradition, the tribe emerged at a village called Moru, and then came to the Jure village.

festival · farmland

"The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

festival · hills

The Garos are a tribal people in Meghalaya, India and neighboring areas of Bangladesh, who call themselves A·chik Mande which literally means"hill people," from a·chik "hill" and mande" means people", or simply A·chik or Mande.

festival · old town

This footage captures the vibrant entrance area of the Hornbill Festival 2022 at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland. Visitors arrive through a traditional Naga-style gateway adorned with indigenous carvings and cultural motifs.

festival · farmland

Naga rendition of Jana Gana Mana, India's National anthem. Police band plays Indian National Anthem at Hornbill Festival 2013 The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cul…

hills · village

The Kukis are an ethnic group that spread throughout the Northeastern region of India, Northwest Burma and Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. In Northeast India they are present in all the states except Arunachal Pradesh.

festival

In association with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Atsu Sekhose, the Nagaland Women development department showcased Naga textile art and design at a fashion show on the first day of Hornbill Festival, Saturday at Bamboo Hall, K…

festival · hills

The major tribes of Nagaland namely - Ao, Angami, Chakesang, Chang, Kachari, Kuki, Sumi perform during the opening ceremony of Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland.

music · festival

Band from Sikkim 'Nightmares' performing during the International Hornbill Rock Concert at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Nagaland.

music

This is a Hindi song call ROKO which means STOP in English. The first lines is the folk tunes of Nagaland - India ....

hills · festival

Participants waiting for their turn at the greased pole climbing competition at the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival

In association with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Atsu Sekhose, the Nagaland Women development department showcased Naga textile art and design at a fashion show on the first day of Hornbill Festival, Saturday at Bamboo Hall, K…

festival · hills

Hunting of frogs demonstrated by Phom Naga men at Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. Frog hunting or frog catching games has evolved as a traditional practise specially among the Phom menfolks both young and old.

music

The only Neo-Classical male voice group in the country. Started in October 2009 with a vision to promote music of different genres, Zowe Madrigal is led by Nise Meruno.

hills · festival

Pounding of rice presented by Lotha Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.