Hornbill Festival readies for mega event
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Kohima, November 16, 2013 :
Besides hectic preparations being carried out by the state government of Nagaland for the forthcoming mega tourism festival, The Hornbill Festival, security measures have also been taken up for the smooth celebration of the festival.
This year's Hornbill Festival will be inaugurated by President of India Pranab Mukherjee on December 1 to be held at Kisama, off Kohima.
Usually the festival is a 7-day affairs but going by the overwhelming response worldwide, the Neiphiu Rio government has extended this year's Hornbill Festival to 10 days.
A hefty Rs 2.5 crore is usually spent during the 7-day affairs for events alone.
It is not clear how much money is spent for the infrastructure.
The 2013 Hornbill Festival is going to witness a strong presence of The Great Britan.
Sources said that diplomats from several countries will participate the forth coming Hornbill Festival.
India's noted lyricist Javed Akhtar will also attend the mega festival.
Bands from Korea are also performing in the 10-day long event.
Corporate world leaders from Yamaha, Airtel, JK Tyres and many others will also participate in the Hornbill Festival.
Motor Sports will be sponsored by JK Tyres, Music Festival will be sponsored by Roland and Yamaha and Rock Show will be sponsored by Airtel.
There have been new items in this year's Hornbill Festival.
The Film Festival, Hornbil Dance Competition, Hornbill Master Chef Competition and many others.
Literally speaking, the kicking off of the Hornbill Festival on December 1 marks the commencement of Christmas parties in Nagaland which will be a one month affairs ending on January 1 .
Every year, large number of tourists from several countries swoop down to the Nagaland capital for the festival.
Hotel managers are busy these days dealing the hectic bookings of rooms in Kohima and even in Dimapur.
Foreign tourists usually put up tents in the vicinity of the festival venue.
Meanwhile, the state government of Nagaland is giving its best effort for the smooth celebration of the
mega event.