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Embracing Heritage through Festivals
Hornbill Festival

Known as the "Festival of Festivals," the Hornbill Festival is celebrated in the first week of December at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima. The festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland's 16 major tribes through traditional dance and music performances, indigenous sports, crafts, and cuisine. It aims to revive, protect, and promote Naga culture and provides a platform for cultural exchange among tribes. The festival also includes rock concerts, fashion shows, and a night bazaar, attracting visitors from around the world.

Moatsu Mong

Celebrated by the Ao tribe in May, Moatsu Mong marks the end of the sowing season. It is a time for relaxation, merrymaking, and bonding after the hard work of planting crops. The festival includes traditional songs, dances, community feasts, and indigenous games, fostering communal harmony and invoking blessings for a good harvest.

Indigenous Sports of Nagaland
Naga Wrestling

Naga wrestling, particularly among the Angami tribe, is a famous traditional sport in Nagaland. It is a form of unarmed combat where two opponents try to throw each other to the ground. The annual Naga Wrestling Championship is a major event, attracting participants and spectators from all over the state and beyond.

Archery

Like many other North East states, archery is an important traditional sport in Nagaland. Tribal archery competitions are held during festivals like the Hornbill Festival, reflecting the martial heritage of the Naga people.

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Kohima War Cemetery

The Kohima War Cemetery is one of the most significant World War II memorials in North East India. Situated on Garrison Hill, the cemetery commemorates the soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Kohima. The cemetery is renowned for its beautifully maintained graves and the poignant inscription on the 2nd Division Memorial: "When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today." The site is a symbol of the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces and is a place of solemn remembrance.

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