Kohima| November 30 : The weeklong Hornbill festival of Nagaland will start from December 1 at the picturesque Naga Heritage village Kisama, about 10 kms away from Kohima. The inaugural programme will start from 10:00 AM onwards with Nagaland’s Governor Nikhil Kumar as the chief host and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio as host. The inaugural function will witness traditional welcome by Angami Nagas (Viswema village), traditional blessing by tribal guest Yansathung Jami, Yanmhon Old village, Wokha.
The weeklong festival will witness a mélange of the rich cultural displays of Nagas under one roof besides it will be marked by traditional arts, traditional Naga Morungs exhibition, arts and crafts, food stalls, herbal medicine stalls, flower shows and sales, cultural medley - songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contest, traditional archery, Naga wrestling, indigenous games, Hornbill international motor rally, kids carnival, musical concert, Naga chilli eating competition, Hornbill National Rock Contest, greased bamboo pole climbing, top spinning, pork fat eating contest and many more.
The Hornbill festival is named after the Hornbill, the globally respected bird and which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes.
Traffic regulations for ‘night bazaar’
Dimapur, November 30 (MExN): The Dy. SP (T) and PRO, Kohima, Melite Kapfo informs the general public that in view of the “Night Bazaar” at Kohima town starting from December 1, the following traffic regulation shall be enforced- “No entry” shall be imposed along NH-61 between ‘Y’ Junction and Razhü Point from 3 pm onwards. The stretch from ‘Y’ Junction to Razhü Point shall be “no parking zone”. Defaulting vehicles shall be towed away by the traffic police. Further, all down vehicles proceeding towards Razjü Point shall take the route from ‘Y’ Junction via Southern Gate of Local Ground and exit from Northern Gate. Cooperation is sought from the public for better implementation of the above traffic regulation.
Dimapur, November 30 (MExN): The Dy. SP (T) and PRO, Kohima, Melite Kapfo informs the general public that in view of the “Night Bazaar” at Kohima town starting from December 1, the following traffic regulation shall be enforced- “No entry” shall be imposed along NH-61 between ‘Y’ Junction and Razhü Point from 3 pm onwards. The stretch from ‘Y’ Junction to Razhü Point shall be “no parking zone”. Defaulting vehicles shall be towed away by the traffic police. Further, all down vehicles proceeding towards Razjü Point shall take the route from ‘Y’ Junction via Southern Gate of Local Ground and exit from Northern Gate. Cooperation is sought from the public for better implementation of the above traffic regulation.
ATM at Kisama
Kohima, November 30 (MExN): The State Bank of India will open ATM at The Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on December 1 at 9:00 AM.
Kohima, November 30 (MExN): The State Bank of India will open ATM at The Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on December 1 at 9:00 AM.
DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS
•Flower show cum sale of fruits & vegetables at Hortiscape: 9 AM
•Exhibition- cum- sale of handloom & handicrafts products inauguration: 9:30 AM
•Inaugural of Hornbill Festival: 10:00 AM
•Unity in culture: A cultural exposition
EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
•Launch of Hornbill Music Festival: Showcasing achieving musicians of Nagaland
during the year 2011: 4:30 PM at Indira Gandhi Stadium
•Night Bazar
•Flower show cum sale of fruits & vegetables at Hortiscape: 9 AM
•Exhibition- cum- sale of handloom & handicrafts products inauguration: 9:30 AM
•Inaugural of Hornbill Festival: 10:00 AM
•Unity in culture: A cultural exposition
EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
•Launch of Hornbill Music Festival: Showcasing achieving musicians of Nagaland
during the year 2011: 4:30 PM at Indira Gandhi Stadium
•Night Bazar
No escort for top govt officials during Hornbill
Dimapur, November 30 (MExN): In order to minimize traffic congestion in Kohima and also to “impress upon the visiting dignitaries as well as tourists that the law and order security situation is peaceful and that there are no security hazards,” the State government today issued an order preventing the use of security, pilot and security allotted to all top government officials inside the town during the Hornbill festival. However, officers travelling outside of Kohima are free to take their escorts and pilots if deemed necessary. A statement issued by Chief Secretary Lalthara stated that the police will be providing sufficient security.
Further, having received confirmation from within the country and abroad that a number of VIPs, guests, tourists, etc, would be arriving at Kohima for the Hornbill Festival, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has requested the officials to take only the official vehicle (single) without the police escort (s) and take only one security personnel (bodyguard) or only the PSO as the case may be.
The Chief Minister stated that the steps have been taken considering the improved law and order situation prevailing in the State as reviewed in the security coordination meeting held on November 28, 2011. The Chief Minister has also requested all to cooperate in the large interest of the citizens of Kohima and smooth conduct of the Hornbill Festival.
Further, having received confirmation from within the country and abroad that a number of VIPs, guests, tourists, etc, would be arriving at Kohima for the Hornbill Festival, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has requested the officials to take only the official vehicle (single) without the police escort (s) and take only one security personnel (bodyguard) or only the PSO as the case may be.
The Chief Minister stated that the steps have been taken considering the improved law and order situation prevailing in the State as reviewed in the security coordination meeting held on November 28, 2011. The Chief Minister has also requested all to cooperate in the large interest of the citizens of Kohima and smooth conduct of the Hornbill Festival.
