Overview
- The Hornbill Festival is scheduled for December 1–10 at the Naga heritage village, Kisama, near Kohima.
- Nagaland and the British Council formalised the UK partnership on November 17 in New Delhi, signed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and British Council India director Alison Barrett in the presence of British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron.
- Under the UK collaboration, Scottish musician Ruairidh Maclean (RuMac) is slated to perform on December 2 as part of a curated cultural programme.
- Ireland’s partnership features the ensemble Boinn at the opening, a public lecture by historian Jane Ohlmeyer, public art installations, and theatre and literary engagements, including activities by Delhi-based collective Kaivalya Plays.
- Local media report that Air India Express was named the festival’s official travel partner, unveiling a Boeing 737-8 with Ao Naga motifs and offering discounted flights.