EntertainmentPosted at: Dec 7 2025 9:48PM


8 NE states showcase cultural diversity at Hornbill Festival

Kohima, Dec 7 (UNI) Naga heritage village, Kisama, embodied the rich cultural diversity and a celebration of the spirit of harmony of the eight northeastern states on Sunday, day 7 of the ongoing Hornbill Festival.
The festival captured the varied culture of the region, extending from the majestic hills of Nagaland and Meghalaya to the beautiful valleys of Manipur and Mizoram and from the mighty Brahmaputra of Assam to the unique heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim
The Mizoram cultural troupe performed Cheraw (bamboo) dance, known for its rhythmic use of bamboo staves, and Sarlamkai, a warrior dance symbolising victory, while the Nyishi community of Arunachal Pradesh presented Juju Jaja Jaminja, performed during harvest to invoke the deity of wealth, along with Rikhampada, featuring devotional songs and love ballads traditionally sung by women.
Manipur’s Kabui Rongmei community showcased Duisha Laam, or the waterfall dance, reflecting the graceful flow of water, and Kit Laam, inspired by the flamboyant movement and gaiety of crickets after the monsoon.
Tripura’s Chakma community performed the popular Bizu Dance, noted for its sudden pauses, and the Jhum dance, representing the various stages of jhum cultivation through circular and linear formations.
From Meghalaya, the Khasi community performed Mastieh dance, a thanksgiving dance to express gratitude to the creator for good health and prosperity, and a harvest dance, performed by men and women joyfully after harvest.
Nagaland’s Lotha tribe women presented Nzanta, a post-harvest thanksgiving dance, and Mungyanta, performed during the Tokhu Emong festival to celebrate the fruits of their labour.
Sikkim’s Bhutia community performed the snow lion dance (Singhi Chham), honouring Mt. Khangchendzonga, believed to resemble the sacred snow lion that symbolises fortune and prosperity.
The Karbi community of Assam performed Chong Kedam, a martial dance usually performed during Chomangkan to protect the spirits of the deceased from evil forces.
The cultural event was curated by North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur.
The day’s programme was hosted by Nagaland deputy CM Y Patton, with Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, S Krishnan as the special guest.
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