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.
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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Hombill festival
Correct AnswerNazu festival
Incorrect AnswerGaan-Ngai festival
Incorrect AnswerNuakhai festival
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Correct Answer: Option 1: Hornbill Festival
- The Hornbill Festival was initiated by the Government of Nagaland in 2000.
- It aims to encourage interaction among the numerous tribes of Nagaland and promote the rich cultural heritage of the state.
- The festival is held annually in the first week of December in the Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, Nagaland.
- It features traditional dances, music, crafts, and indigenous games.
- Option 2: Nazu Festival
- Nazu Festival is celebrated by the Pochury tribe of Nagaland.
- It is typically observed in the pre-sowing season, around February.
- Option 3: Gaan-Ngai Festival
- The Gaan-Ngai Festival is celebrated by the Zeliangrong community, primarily in Manipur.
- It is a post-harvest festival, usually occurring in December or January.
- Option 4: Nuakhai Festival
- Nuakhai is primarily celebrated in Odisha and some regions of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
- It is an agricultural festival marking the harvest season.
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By: Parvesh Mehta