Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Nagaland will host the 27th Hornbill Festival from December 1 to 10, 2026, at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, approximately 12 km from the state capital, Kohima. Popularly known as the “Festival of Festivals,” the event celebrates the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and diversity of Nagaland’s tribal communities. It brings together all 17 major Naga tribes and various sub-tribes, featuring traditional performances, indigenous games, exhibitions, and more than 300 events. The festival begins on December 1, which also marks Nagaland Statehood Day. Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian Union on December 1, 1963.