Why is it in the news?
- Nagaland marks the 24th Hornbill Festival with an exhibition spotlighting the Mithun (State animal) and Tenyi Vo (native pig breed) from rural Nagaland.
| The Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission introduces ‘Bee Tourism,’ a pioneering initiative unveiling the state’s distinctive beekeeping practices, enriching traditions, and fostering a deeper understanding of Nagaland’s cultural heritage. |
More about the news
- Conceptualized in 2000 to highlight cultural heritage and diversity.
- Named after the hornbill bird, significant in state folklore.
- Known as the ‘Festival of Festivals,’ fostering inter-tribal interaction.
- Land of Festivals with diverse tribal celebrations.
- Most festivals linked to agriculture, reflecting the main occupation.
- Over 71% of the population directly dependent on agriculture.
| Nagaland
· Until 1957, part of Assam as ‘The Naga Hills.’ · Naga People’s Convention formed in 1957. · Nagaland Statehood Act passed in 1962. · Formal inauguration on December 1, 1963, celebrated annually as Statehood Day. · Kohima is the capital, bordered by Assam, Myanmar, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. · 16 administrative districts, home to 17 major tribes and sub-tribes. · Official language: English. |
