Kohima: Showcasing a vibrant array of traditional performances by cultural troupes from all eight Northeastern states, especially Nagaland, the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded on Wednesday night with pomp and gaiety at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near Kohima.

The annual Hornbill Festival is also being held in various districts of Nagaland. To draw global attention, six countries — Austria, France, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — were the partner nations for this year’s 26th edition of the 10-day Hornbill Festival (December 1–10), held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital, Kohima.

Arunachal Pradesh was the state partner.

Maintaining tradition, the Hornbill Festival was inaugurated on December 1, coinc

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