DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): The fourth day of the Hornbill festival 2021 at Kisama witnessed colourful cultural dances, songs and games performed by the various tribes during the ‘Cultural connect session’. The event was graced by DG Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen PC Nair, as guest of honour while the hosts of the day’s event were adviser tourism and art & culture, H. Khehovi Yepthomi, advisor Horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan.
Nair, in a brief address, mentioned that Hornbill was a very unique festival and a platform for domestic and foreign tourists to come and witness the vibrant traditional events of the various tribes.
During the afternoon session, deputy consul general of Australia, Daniel Sim was the guest of honour. He said Australia recognizes the iconic and world-renowned Hornbill festival and the rich culture and heritage of the people.
He said the festival was the ultimate multi-sensory experience showcasing the special and diverse culture of the state and most importantly, to tell the story of Nagaland to the world. Sim said that he was looking forward to get to know the Nagas more, through art, music, architecture, textile and handicraft, film and literature and strengthen the links in terms of cultural and trade investment links.
The highlights of the day include– Mulo Phe, a traditional dance, Kongkik Tokyubü (Mouth organ), Rong Dea (Stone lifting), An Tepong Raka (Cock fight), Yamke Jihang (Peace treaty dance), Tati pfe (folk song), Ok-pu Mongme-pu Ongpu (Folk dance on victory), Ham Teuk (Baking traditional earthen pots) and Sharise (Folk dance).
Other cultural presentations were– Alo Mudan (Folk dance), Phakensü (High Kicking), Daosri Delia (Folk dance), Rangshi Thahmülitaba (Indigenous game), Aki Kiti leg fight Supusu Spear Kicking, Kang-Kap (Indigenous game), Magubo (Howling) Chen Huma (Traditional archery game) were performed by various troupes.
Over 14k visitors: A total of 14, 017 visitors witnessed the fourth day of the Hornbill Festival on Saturday. According to the official data, 14 were foreign tourists, 3441 domestic tourists and 10562 were local visitors.
Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/cultural-extravaganza-marks-day-4-of-hornbill-festival/245960.html
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