This festival was started by the Government of Nagaland in 2000 to encourage interaction among tribes and to promote the cultural heritage of the State.
Identify the festival.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Hornbill festival
• The Hornbill Festival is the premier festival of Nagaland, India, celebrated annually from December 1st to 10th.
• The festival is named after the Indian hornbill which is a large and colourful forest bird.
• It was started by the Government of Nagaland in 2000 with the specific aims of :
• (a) Encouraging inter-tribal interaction: The festival brings together all the tribes of Nagaland under one roof, promoting cultural exchange, understanding, and unity.
• (b) Promoting the cultural heritage of the state: The festival showcases the diverse and vibrant culture of Nagaland through traditional music, dance, food, crafts, and indigenous games.
• Nazu festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Gaan-Ngai festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Manipur.
• Nuakhai festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha.