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Motivational Quotes at North East Police Academy (NEPA) for inspiration

2026-02-12T22:16:00.003+05:30

When you walk around the North East Police Academy (NEPA) campus, you will find many motivational quotes attached to lamp posts on the side of the roads in the campus. You may know the pain the trainees go through, and I am sure these quotes have inspired one or two.

Here are a few of those motivational quotes I managed to click when I visited.

Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard

A talented person who does not put in consistent effort can be surpassed by someone less gifted but more disciplined and determined. In the long run, dedication, perseverance, and continuous improvement often matter more than raw talent.

LET US NOT PRAY TO BE SHELTERED FROM DANGERS
BUT TO BE FEARLESS WHEN FACING THEM.

“Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them” teaches us that challenges are a natural part of life. Instead of asking for a life free from difficulties, we should seek courage, strength, and resilience to confront them. True growth and character are built not by avoiding hardships, but by facing them with bravery and confidence.

GO AS LONG AS YOU CAN.
AND THEN TAKE ANOTHER STEP.

“Go as long as you can. And then take another step.” reminds us that progress often comes from pushing just a little beyond our limits. When we feel exhausted or ready to give up, growth happens in the moment we choose to continue anyway. Success is built not in giant leaps, but in the extra step we take when we think we cannot go any further.

I never lose. Either I win, or I learn.

“I never lose. Either I win, or I learn.” reflects a growth mindset toward life and challenges. When we succeed, we gain achievement; when we fail, we gain experience and wisdom. Every outcome becomes valuable, turning setbacks into lessons that prepare us for greater success in the future.

~~WISH FOR IT.~~

WORK FOR IT.

"~~Wish for it~~. Work for it" emphasizes that dreams remain fantasies unless supported by action. Wishing shows desire, but only consistent effort, discipline, and perseverance can turn goals into reality. Instead of waiting for opportunities or luck, we must take responsibility, put in the work, and actively create the future we want.

The North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) is a premier police training institution of the Government of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, located in Umsaw Village, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. It was established in 1978 (initially as the Regional Police Training College) to provide professional basic and in-service training to police officers—especially directly recruited Sub-Inspectors and Deputy Superintendents of Police from the North Eastern States and other parts of the country.

Photos of paddy fields at Englan Village Wokha Nagaland

2024-10-01T09:42:00.000+05:30

Photo: Paddy fields at Englan Village Wokha Nagaland

Some Naga Food Items - you may find bizarre or exotic

2024-09-15T22:25:00.062+05:30

First of all, if you think Nagas are the only ones who consume worms, insects etc., then get out of here (pun intended)! Google it and then come back. [laughs].

Now, there is a saying -

“The Chinese eat everything with four legs except tables—and everything that flies except airplanes”.

This, kind of applies to Nagas too!

Nagas are known to be very adventurous in food habit. It's commonly known that Nagas love pork. No wedding and events pass in Nagaland without pork delicacies. Besides pork, other common meat sources are beef, chicken and fishes. Trust me, these are the common meat on our plates most of the days. But, that's the same almost everywhere, boring same old stuff, right?

Nagas also love their veggies. Naga food is famously devoid of masalas. Usually vegetables are simply boiled /steamed with just salt or some organic ingredients for flavour. If you are used to masala-jaded palate, you might take time to get used to Naga food.

So, this is what the display in a local bazaar in Nagaland may look like. Here you can see mushrooms, silkworms, Raja Mircha (Bhot Jolokia Chilies).

Like most people around the world, and for most Nagas too, the common sources of meat are - pork, beef, fish, chicken and mutton. But besides these, there are many other food items Nagas love to consume which most people may find bizarre or extreme. For those people in villages who have access to, these exotic items may be a regular food item for them. But for others, it's not a regular food because they are exotic and hence damn expensive!

To some who have tried Naga food and maybe liked some, they may be a delicacy. But for most Naga food items may be bizarre. Nevertheless, food habits around the world are diverse, not only in Nagaland. It is about personal taste and obviously a subjective matter. Hence, keep one's opinion to oneself (laughs).

Some Naga Food Items

Fermented Soyabean (Akhuni)

Nagas love fermented food - and the most popular one among them is what is called 'Akhuni' locally - basically fermented soyabean. There is a process for making Akhuni, but the final product is a potent smelling soft beans, which is smashed lightly and packed in leaves.

Akhuni can be off-putting at first, but don’t let that deter you! It’s packed with umami (sweet, sour, salty, and bitter) flavors.

'Akhuni' is consumed in various ways- in chutneys, cooked with meat, cooked with vegetables, dried and pickled, etc. 'Smoked Pork with Akhuni' is a popular recipe. It’s an acquired taste, but once you get used to it, you might be hooked!

Naga King Chilli (Raja Mircha / Bhot Jolokia, Naga Jolokia)

Nagas love hot chillies. We have commonly heard Westerners say Indian food is very spicy. But Indian food spiciness is mostly in terms of masala used. On the other hand, even Indians find Naga food spicier! Here it is in terms of chilies.

Besides the regular chilies, the "Raja Mircha",as it is locally called is, is one special chilly. It is one of the hottest chilies in the world. Nagas love the "Raja Chilli". They have it raw, in chutneys and curries too.

In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the ghost pepper was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. The ghost chili is rated at more than 1 million Scoville heat units (SHUs). However, the ghost chili was shortly superseded by the Infinity chili in 2011, followed by the Naga Viper, the Trinidad moruga scorpion in 2012, and the Carolina Reaper on August 7, 2013. - Wikipedia.

Wood Worms

These worms are found in wood, thus, the name. These are roasted or fried or cooked in bamboo shoot vinegar. The taste and texture depends on the way it is cooked. Fried ones are crispy whereas cooked ones are bit chewy.

Hornet Larvae

If you have seen Barry Giles on "Man vs Wild" these Hornet Larvae would be nothing. He may be above the Nagas in the food chain.

These Hornet Larvae are usually cooked in fermented bamboo shoot juice (bamboo vinegar), water and some chilies. They are not sold by weight but per piece or in their sheath. And these little larvae are damn expensive. One must be super rich to enjoy these frequently (laughs).

Baby hornets and larvae cooked in bamboo shoot vinegar.

Wiggly Red Tree Worms

For some, the sight of these worms may be hair raising. But to some these are mouth watering. Food habits are strange, hmm?

Anyways, these Wiggly Red Tree worms are usually eaten roasted or dry fried in a pan in oil or cooked in bamboo-shoot juice (bamboo vinegar).

Silk Worms

Silk Worms are reared normally for its silk. But for Nagas, it's for the food rather than for it's silk.

These yellow silk worms are taken out not long after they enter their cocoons, and before they become larvae. As usual, they are also usually cooked in bamboo shoot juice (bamboo vinegar) or fried in oil - crunchy.

Small Fresh water Snails (Amnicolidae)

Fresh Water Snails are also a common food item in a Naga bazaar. They are usually cooked locally in smoked pork fat along with some chilies and garnishing. Once cooked, they are sucked out by mouth or picked using toothpicks. These snails are a bit rubbery to chew and tastes good.

escargot- A dish, commonly associated with French cuisine, consisting of edible snails.

Common Water Frogs

Frogs are another common Naga food item that one would see in a local bazaar. Frogs must be bizarre food it. But for Nagas, it's a delicacy and also apparently medicinal.

Frog soup and meat is generally recommended to people treating wounds.

Picture Source: HiveMiner

Frog meat is used in delicacies of many countries around the world (Wikipedia). So Nagas are not alone here (grins).

Dog Meat

Dog meat is another common Naga food items sold in Naga Bazaars. Just like Frog meat, Nagas are not the only homo sapiens on earth to eat dog meat! Mind it!

(Wikipedia - dog meat is recorded to be consumed in many parts of the world including East Asia, West Africa, Europe, America, China,Korea and Vietnam).

It may be pointed out that the population of Nagas eating dog meat may be considerably less. Especially the younger generation don't like to take dog meat. May be more and more people are keeping dogs as pets rather than rearing them for its meat. Some may find the idea of eating dog meat disgusting or taboo. Like any other food, it depends from culture to culture.

In Nagaland, dog meat is considered medicinal also (I know, placebo or whatever), and is recommended to people with wounds and weakness etc.

Fresh water crabs

Crabs are eaten as food in many parts of the world - not bizarre at all eh? This photo of fresh water crabs taken at a village is cooked dry in bamboo shoot juice or bamboo vinegar. They are crispy and tasty.

Bamboo Shoot

Well, who knew you could eat bamboos too! Nagas!

Nagas love bamboo shoot! They consume it fresh, fermented or dried. A fermented bamboo shoot also produces an acidic juice somewhat like a vinegar.

Fermented bamboo shoots sold in jars at a local vegetable market.

Fermented bamboo shoots are used in many Naga cuisines and the juice is also used a local vinegar. Pork in bambooshoot is one such popular Naga cuisine using bambooshoot.

Spiders

Yes, spiders too! But trust me. Edible ones only!

If the food items listed so far are alright for you, spiders may be a level up! You would need a little bit more guts to chew on them. And just when we were about to give Nagas credit for eating spiders too, a simple Google search tells us that spiders are eaten elsewhere too. Fried Spiders are also a delicacy in Combodia.

Blood of Animals as food

Blood has been used as a food source by various cultures throughout history. Google 'blood recipes' and you will find a lot of recipes related to 'blood as food'.

In Nagaland too, blood of animals butchered are not thrown away but cooked together with the meat. For example: pork meat and pork innards are also cooked in its blood. Similarly, for beef, mutton, chicken, and anything else. Cooked blood gives a dark colour gravy adding richness and depth of flavor to the dish.

Dinuguan is a Filipino stew made of pork, blood, vinegar, and spices.
Black pudding is a distinct type of blood sausage originating in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Besides the above items, other Naga food items includes - locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, birds, wild rats, white rats, guinea pigs, snakes (some tribes do), water bugs, ants, etc., literally anything that has protein in them!

Lastly, a reminder again that food habits varies from culture to culture. There is no need to look down or make fun of others because they enjoy more delicacies. Tolerance and acceptance is key.

Have you been to Nagaland and tried any of these Naga food items? Share your experience in the comments, we'd love to hear from you as well.

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Video: Longwa Village near the India - Myanmar (Burma) border in Mon Nagaland

2024-09-03T15:14:00.001+05:30

Video of Longwa Village, a Konyak Naga village near the India - Myanmar (Burma) border in Mon district of Nagaland. Most Konyak villages are headed by a chief known as "Angh". The Longwa Village is famous for the India -Myanmar (Burma) International border that runs right in the middle of the Angh's house. Half of his house is in India and other half in Myanmar.

Check out this video compilation comprising of landscape of Longwa Village, skulls inside the house of the Angh, Konyak artifacts on sale / display, and the Angh showing the border inside his house:

Naga King Chilli Eating Competition for ladies at Hornbill Festival Nagaland

2024-09-03T07:00:00.001+05:30

Naga King Chilli Eating Competition for ladies at Hornbill Festival Nagaland

The Naga Kind chilli was once the hottest chilli in the world.

Hornbill Festival is an annual festival held in Nagaland, at the Kisama Heritage Village in Kohima.

Hornbill Festival is also called the "Festival of Festivals" as all Naga Tribes assemble in one location to showcase each tribe's culture and traditions.

Hornbill Festival have become popular event and tourists from all over the world travel to Kohima Nagaland to witness the Hornbill Festival. It is a festival where all Naga tribes participate and visitors get a chance to witness all Naga tribes in one single event.

Nagaland Traditional Dress - Lotha Naga Girl in Lotha Traditional Dress

2024-09-02T22:08:00.002+05:30

Nagaland Traditional Dress - Lotha Naga Girl in Lotha Traditional Dress

A Lotha Naga girl in traditional dress at the Lotha Chumpo Ki, Hornbill Festival Nagaland, Kisama, Naga Heritage Village, Kohima.

Funeral of Late Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN

2024-09-02T21:02:00.006+05:30

Isak Chishi Swu was the Chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).

Isak Chishi Swu was born on 11 November 1929 at Chishilimi village in Zunheboto district of Nagaland. He was serving as the chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and died on 28 June 2016.

He passed away due to health conditions on 28 June 2016 at Fortis hospital in Delhi at 12.40 pm. He was 87.

Funeral of Late Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman, NSCN, with full military honours at Camp Hebron Nagaland.

Isak Chishi Swu joined the NNC in 1958 and also served as the Foreign Secretary of NNC. He was later elevated to Vice President of NNC.

Isak Chishi Swu was opposed to the signing of the Shillong Accord by the then Naga National Council (NNC) with the Government of India. Following a disagreement, Isak Chishi Swu along with Thuingaleng Muivah and SS Khaplang split from NNC into a new faction, called the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). Later in 1988, NSCN split into NSCN (IM) and NSCN (K).

Isak Chishi Swu was serving as the Chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) when he passed away in 2016, a year after signing the Naga Peace Accord.

Reference: Important Events in Naga History

Kohima Reception and Send Off of Late Isak Chishi Swu - Chairman, NSCN (IM)

2024-09-02T20:51:00.001+05:30

Isak Chishi Swu was born on 11 November 1929 at Chishilimi village in Zunheboto district of Nagaland, a state in the North Eastern part of India. He was serving as the Chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). Isak Chishi Swu died on 28 June 2016.

Kohima Reception and Send Off of Late Isak Chishi Swu on 1st July 2016.

Nagaland Motorcycle Club bike riders escorted the body from Camp Hebron to Kohima. Despite heavy rain, a large number of people waited and paid their homage to the departed leader.

Nagaland Police Drill display by NAP Indian Reserve Battalion

2024-08-15T21:06:00.001+05:30

Nagaland Police department is the biggest Directorate in the state of Nagaland consisting of more than 25,000 employees.

Nagaland Police as a ‘state police’ existed after attaining statehood on 1st December 1963. Prior to 1963, Kohima was a sub-division of Naga Hills, which was a district under Assam state.

District Executive Force (DEF) Kohima was established in 1914 during WWI to assist the District Administration during the British rule.
North Police Station, Kohima is the first / oldest police station established by the British in 1933.

Motto of Nagaland Police is: Security, Service and Sacrifice

Drill Display by Nagaland Police Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB)

This drill was performed by Nagaland Armed Police (NAP -IRB). Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) is not para-military, but a special armed force within States police force.

Want to know more about various units of Nagaland Police?
See here: Nagaland Police

Yak Ride in Sikkim | Places to visit in Sikkim

2024-08-08T16:33:00.004+05:30

Yak Ride in Sikkim | Places to visit in Sikkim

When you are in Sikkim, you should also try the Yak Ride. Organized in different parts of Sikkim, Yak Safari is truly an enjoyable experience.

Nagaland Traditional Dress - Photos of Angami Naga Traditional Dress and Head Gears

2024-08-08T14:50:00.003+05:30

Nagaland Traditional Dress - Photos of Angami Naga Traditional Dress and Head Gears

Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong | Places to visit in Shillong

2024-08-01T13:31:00.000+05:30

The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a Cathedral located in the Laitumkhrah locality in Shillong, Meghalaya.

Bamboo Economics : A Plant of Socio-Economic importance in Nagaland

2024-08-01T13:30:00.000+05:30

Bamboo, scientifically a grass, is widely used in Nagaland. Nagas are known for using bamboo for

Photo of terrace cultivation in the village - Pfutsero, Phek, Nagaland

2024-06-20T16:10:00.004+05:30

Picturesque view of terrace cultivation in the village - Pfutsero, Phek, Nagaland.

View of the village from Pfutsero - Chizami Road.

Nagaland Traditional Photos - Chakhesang Tribe Morung at Hornbill Festival

2023-11-15T11:14:00.003+05:30

Nagaland Traditional Photos - Chakhesang Tribe Morung

A view of the Chakhesang Naga tribe morung at Kisama Heritage Village at Kisama (Kohima) during Hornbill Festival 2016.

Naga Rice Beer Bamboo Mug

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About Hornbill Festival Nagaland:

Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival is held every year in the first week of December, which was lately extended to 10 days starting from 1st December. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 Km from Kohima where each Naga tribe have their "Morungs" (traditional huts) setup where visitors witness mélange of cultural displays all under one roof, an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

Festival highlights include the Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition, folk dances, folk songs, traditional practices demonstrations, sale of Arts and Crafts, Food Stalls, Flower shows and sales, Fashion shows, Beauty Contest, Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games, and Hornbill International Rock concert. During the festival, Night Carnivals are organized in several places around Kohima and Dimapur where people can enjoy street food, outing with kids, and shop.

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Naga Heritage Village at Kisama - The Main Venue of Hornbill Festival Nagaland

2023-11-14T11:58:00.008+05:30

Naga Heritage Village at Kisama - The Main Venue of Hornbill Festival Nagaland

Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 10 Km from Kohima where each Naga tribe have their "Morungs" (traditional huts) setup where visitors witness mélange of cultural displays all under one roof, an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

The main arena is located on the slope of a hill. The main area includes a platform and open area for performances, and galleries for viewers to view the various event performances. This is how the arena looked like in 2014.

About Hornbill Festival Nagaland:

The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland, Northeast India. Hornbill Festival started from the year 2000. It is also called the 'Festival of Festivals'. The festival is organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments of the Government of Nagaland.

In 2014, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Hornbill Festival 2014.

Top View of Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

Seen in the photo are the World War II Museum, Main Area in the middle and the traditional huts (Morungs) of the tribes in the right side of the Arena.

The Morungs at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima

Besides the main performance arena, there are Naga Huts (Morungs) of all the tribes of Nagaland built there. From there, each Naga tribe showcase their cultural attires, folk songs and dances, and also food. Visitors can visit the Morungs and interact with the locals.

Cute Little Church at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

There are various event held at different venues during the Hornbill Festival.

The main cultural events are held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama. Whereas, some musical events at held at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA) located at Jotsoma, Kohima.

The Hornbill Rock Festival / Music Festival is also held at different locations. But it is now no more.

A tourist interact with a Lotha Naga girls at Lotha Morung, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

Angami Morung at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

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Nagaland Traditional Dress - Photos of Traditional Naga Head Gears and Faces

2023-11-14T10:12:00.002+05:30

Nagaland Traditional Dress - Photos of Traditional Naga Head Gears and Faces

Photos taken during Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

Angami Naga Tribe Traditional Head Gear

Yimchunger Naga tribal troupe in traditional attire watch others perform at the Hornbill Festival Arena, Kisama

Yimchunger Naga in traditional head gear

Sangtam Naga Youth in traditional headgear and shawls

Khiamnuingan Men in Traditional Head Gear

Chang Naga

Konyak Naga

Khiamnuingan Naga

Khiamnuingan and Konyak Naga men dance together to folk song

Khiamnuingan Naga

Chakhesang Naga

Pochury Naga Tribe Traditional Attire / Head Gear

(More to be added soon...If there are any misrepresentations, kindly do let me know in the comments.)

About Hornbill Festival Nagaland:
Nagaland is a hilly state in the North East of India and is home to several tribes (Officially 16 recognized tribes). Each tribe have their own distinct festivals. Most of these festival are argiculture and harvest related as most Nagas depend on agriculture.

Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival is held every year in the first week of December, which was lately extended to 10 days starting from 1st December. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 Km from Kohima where each Naga tribe have their "Morungs" (traditional huts) setup where visitors witness mélange of cultural displays all under one roof, an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

Festival highlights include the Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition, folk dances, folk songs, traditional practices demonstrations, sale of Arts and Crafts, Food Stalls, Flower shows and sales, Fashion shows, Beauty Contest, Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games, and Hornbill International Rock concert. During the festival, Night Carnivals are organized in several places around Kohima and Dimapur where people can enjoy street food, outing with kids, and shop.

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Hornbill Festival Nagaland - Enjoy Naga Rice Beer

2023-11-13T12:12:00.001+05:30

Hornbill Festival Nagaland - Enjoy Naga Rice Beer

When you happen to come for the Hornbill Festival Nagaland, do try the Naga Rice Beer. These are made out of rice as the name suggests. There are various kinds and known by various names.

“Zutho” is a traditional sticky rice beer of Nagaland. The name 'Zutho' is from the Angami Nagas. Other Naga tribes have their own names for the same. It is known for its fruity odor, sweet-sour taste.

You can enjoy Naga Rice Beer with some of the local delicacies such as innards, fresh water snails cooked in perilla seeds etc.

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Khiamniungan Naga Women and Men in Khiamniungan Naga Traditional dress- Hornbill Festival

2023-05-29T00:32:00.009+05:30

Khiamniungan Naga Women and Men in Khiamniungan Naga Traditional dress- Hornbill Festival

Khiamniungan Naga Men in traditional attire performing folk dance during Hornbill Festival.

Young Naga girl partakes in folk dance with Khiamniungan Naga folk dancers during Hornbill Festival.

Tourists enjoy the traditional folk dance and music of the Khiamniungan Nagas during Hornbill Festival.

Video of Beautiful Naga Women in Nagaland Traditional Dress

2022-04-23T22:45:00.003+05:30

Nagaland is a state in the far North Easten part of India bordering Myanmar. Nagaland State alone has 17 recognized tribes, each with distinct dialects, food, culture, customs, and traditional attires. There are some similarities here and there but each Naga tribe have unique traditional costumes and attires.

This short video depicts the Naga Women in their traditional attires.

Video of Beautiful Naga Women in Nagaland Traditional Dress

Traditional costumes of Naga tribes are colourful and vibrant. Red is one of the most primary colors in Naga costumes.

Naga women used to weave their own clothing using traditional methods and Naga shawls/wrap-arounds have intricate design patterns in their clothing.

Traffic Jam at Kohima - Dimapur Four Lane - 2021

2021-09-23T22:46:00.002+05:30

Traffic Jam along Kohima - Dimapur Four Lane - 2021

Naga Style Hut at Heritage Hotel Kohima

2021-07-31T20:58:00.003+05:30

Photo: Naga style Hut at Heritage Hotel Kohima

Naga Handloom and Naga Handicrafts display during Hornbill Festival Nagaland

2020-01-23T22:43:00.010+05:30

Naga Handloom and Naga Handicrafts display during Hornbill Festival Nagaland

If you visit Nagaland during the Hornbill Festival, do visit the Bamboo Pavilion at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima. It is an ideal place for tourists to explore and shop for Naga Handloom and Handicraft products.

There are various kinds of products available for show and sale including Naga Shawls, Naga Waist Coats, Wooden Cutlery items, gardening tools, Souvenirs, Showpiece items, Ornaments, and others.

Wooden Utensils

Mithun Horn Rice Beer Mugs

Naga Dow (machete)

Display items

Check out this video on Naga Handloom and Naga Handicrafts display during Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland

Naga Handloom and Naga Handicrafts display at Bamboo Pavilion, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima. Video taken during Hornbill Festival 2019.

About Hornbill Festival Nagaland:

Nagaland is a hilly state in the North East of India and is home to several tribes (Officially 16 recognized tribes). Each tribe have their own distinct festivals. Most of these festival are argiculture and harvest related as most Nagas depend on agriculture.

Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival is held every year in the first week of December, which was lately extended to 10 days starting from 1st December. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 Km from Kohima where each Naga tribe have their "Morungs" (traditional huts) setup where visitors witness mélange of cultural displays all under one roof, an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

Festival highlights include the Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition, folk dances, folk songs, traditional practices demonstrations, sale of Arts and Crafts, Food Stalls, Flower shows and sales, Fashion shows, Beauty Contest, Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games, and Hornbill International Rock concert. During the festival, Night Carnivals are organized in several places around Kohima and Dimapur where people can enjoy street food, outing with kids, and shop.

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Lotha Naga Traditional Dress - Hornbill Festival Nagaland

2019-12-08T22:15:00.003+05:30

Lotha Naga Traditional Dress - Hornbill Festival Nagaland

The photo was taken at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima during Hornbill Festival 2019.

Zeliang Naga Woman - Naga Traditional Dress

2019-12-08T22:00:00.003+05:30

Zeliang Naga Woman in Traditional Dress