Nagaland

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Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.

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Bhunmnyu Cultural Troupe presenting the Harvesting song of the Phom Naga tribe during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland. Phom is one of the major tribes inhabiting Longleng district of Nagaland.

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Known as a global biodiversity hotspot, Nagaland is a place of unparalleled natural beauty with plenty to feast your eyes upon.

Tree tomato also known as Naga tomato is mostly used in curry and spicy chutney by the Naga people. These are often cooked in ash or boiled in water. Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

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Kuki tribe singing their folk songs at Hornbill festival 2013. The Kukis are an ethnic group that spread throughout the Northeastern region of India, Northwest Burma and Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh.

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Phom Naga tribe give a demo of hunting using bow and arrow during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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Tribal men from Phom tribe showcase their warrior dance where they fire a gun adding a live component to the performance. Phom is a Naga tribe from Nagaland, India.

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Khonoma village is the first green village in India. Terrace cultivation is practice in Khonoma village, Nagaland.

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Boys band from Nagaland performs at an open concert in Nagaland. Most of the Nagas are very fond of music There are two distinct genres of music that exist in Nagaland: the choral/church/Christian type commonly known as gospel music and the…

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Boys band from Nagaland singing classic English song at an open concert in Nagaland. Most of the Nagas are very fond of music There are two distinct genres of music that exist in Nagaland: the choral/church/Christian type commonly known as…

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Traditional Naga items being sold 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.

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Phom traditional ornaments and traditional items being sold at their morung. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys. There is a buzz in the air.

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Purple fusion band from Nagaland perform during the International Hornbill Rock Concert during the Hornbill Festival at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Nagaland.

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A taste of Angami cuisines at their morung during Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village, Kisama. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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Apart from indigenous game and sports there was also Hornbill Shopping Festival Raffle draw which was apart of the Hornbill Festival 2013, Nagaland.

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Lotha is the name of a major Naga tribe inhabiting the Wokha district of Nagaland, India. Lothas are renowned for their colorful dances and folk songs. The male members wear shawls indicating their social status.

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An old man from Rengma tribe performs a rituals and bless the Couples during an act performed during Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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Rice beer is a local Naga drink which is popular among all the visitors at the Hornbill Festival, one can see rice beer in all the morung kitchen.The rice beer is prepared and enjoyed at festive seasons.

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Steam pork,puffed rice,Naga dal chutney Wild apple,local vegetables on display at the Angami morung . The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

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Different Naga tribes showcased their folk dance and songs at the Hornbill Festival, Naga Heritage Village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

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One of the many games played by the tribes of Nagaland. 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.