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Nagaland A Land of Festival

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Hello Guys, How are y'all?? Hope you are doing great..

This is my first blog. I'm going to talk about Nagaland a Land Of festivals and its  famous  Hornbill Festival and i'm so excited to share this with y'all.

A beautiful sunrise in Kohima District, Nagaland

 Fall has just begun in Nagaland and i must tell you the weather out here is just so romantic then you ever can imagine. In addition there are lots of preparation going on around Nagaland to make this winter as merry as it can be.I'm very excited as the Festival of Festivals is not too far.Yes guys I'm talking about our favourite Horn Bill Festival.

     In this blog I will be talking about the most awaited Horn Bill Festival of Nagaland and the things you can do when you're here to attend this festival.. I'm personally very excited for this festival because it really is the best time of the year where people from different regions and origins come together to witness this authentic festival.

Let me tell you more about this festival.

Folk Dance performed by the Nagas

  The Horn Bill Festival is a celebration which is held  every year from 1-10th of December. It is also called the "Festival of Festivals".The reason behind  the celebration of this festival is to encourage the inter- tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland.
       The festival is organised by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. It showcases a melange of cultural displays under one roof. The festival is held at The Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12km from Kohima. Roadways transportation like two wheeler and four wheeler are provided for those attending the festival. At this time, you  find a large number of tourist who come to witness the fascinating event. You  get to see a glimpse of all the traditional aspects of Nagaland. The festival is gritting in its element  and a powerful representation  of the Naga Culture is displayed through splendid traditional music,dance and performances. The performance are perhaps extremely eye catching.

Guys let me tell you what you actually get to do in the Horn Bill Festival.

The people performing folk songs
    

    As you just step in the spot. The atmosphere gives you goosebumps as you can see so many people around you enjoying to the fullest. Music playing, drums beating, the folk songs, dramas folk dance etc is just enthralling.They sing the folk songs in honour of 'Lijaba' meaning God in Naga. The event is more fun and interesting when you have a companion, it could be a friend, a lover or a family.
      You can also check out the art exhibition,  it will not bore you at all.They are just amazing and beautifully hand crafted. Some of these includes painting, wood carvings, and sculptures. 

Human Sculptures  displayed at the festival



         We also have the most fun part of the event that is the Bike rallies, local games, fashion shows which is very exciting. You will also get to see tribal life exploring replicas of tribal huts, wooden carvings and drum instrumental beats at the end of the day. These are the best parts of the event that you shouldn't miss.
      Trust me guys you are going to love this festival because you will get to see a unique world just in front of you and the atmosphere  just gives you all the positive vibes.
People enjoying at the festival

What about the food????😉


Delicious food being served at the festival
      

You can jump on the delicious food served at the festival with a little rice bear to enjoy...!!!!

      The foods available are exotic and mouth watering and it will just suit your right appetite . The locals use ingredients that are purely organic.. You will mostly get to eat food that are spicy. The food tends to activate your taste buds due to the key ingredient  used in cooking that is the king chilli.. You get all types of Naga dishes and cuisines like the galho which is prepared with rice, fermented soy beans, beef, and some edible leaves with a little bit of salt. This dish is very popular among the Nagas and it is very delicious.
       We also have the smoked pork with sesame seed, frizzled pork, pork with seasonal veggies, fried fishes, dried liver, smoked pork with bamboo shoots and pork with kollar(soy beans) are some popular dishes available. Their smoked pork is a must try.

If you are a foodie then get ready to go bankrupt because you will not be able to resist the food they have to offer.😝😜

 Well!! Well!! Well!!! How can we forget about The King Chilli Eating Competition??? It is the hottest event of the festival.😜
If you are a chilli lover and you think you can eat chilli more than anyone else can then this is just the right place for you.
The Naga King Chilli
The traditional Bhut Jolakia or 'Naga King Chilli' has several vernacular names like Naga Jolakia Bih Jolakia Dorset Naga Ghost Chilli, Naga Viper Chilli, Poison Chilli etc is a shining element of this event. If you love chillies like me and by chillies I mean fiery hot and the spicy as can be then this is just the right contest for you. In the contest you can eat as much chillies as per your capability and if you are able to eat them more as compared to others then you are definitely a winner. But oooppps make sure your stomach is safe.

Where to stay during the hornbill festival...???🏡


If it is your first visit to Nagaland and you have not pre-booked any hotels the it could be a problem for you because you won't find accommodations in the sophisticated hotels in Kohima. So,in this case the most preferred and easily valuable options are home stays where in you ca stay with your family in their home and you are provided with bedding and food as per your like.
     During the Hornbill Festival, many camps are also open on the outskirts of the town. These arrangement offer accommodations in the form of Two-person tents including delicious,meals. These camps are a great way to meet people and know about them.
      There are also other options like booking hotel  rooms where both fooding and lodging are provided. These hotel rooms provide great accommodation that makes you feel at home and guess what they offer these at decent prices.
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Camp Set ups

      I hope you guys will surely visit the Hornbill Festival 2019 which is just on its way. Don't miss it guys no matter wherever you are do make time and fly over to Nagaland.

It is wonderful  opportunity to see so many people with different cultures come together as one and witness this Festival of Festival.

Thank you😊

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