Kohima: The second day of Hornbill Festival witnessed a vibrant line-up of events at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama on Tuesday, with cultural troupes showcasing a diverse range of Naga traditional dances and cultural expressions.
The Angami troupe presented Phita, a folk dance performed during traditional chants and usually seen in festive seasons.
The Ao troupe performed Nokinketer, a warrior dance symbolising bravery, strength, and martial spirit, while the Chakhesang troupe showcased Lika/Thücüikhü, a horn-blowing performance reserved for festive seasons, followed by Khridikhuhi, the Mass Curse Day observance held annually on the last day of the second lunar month, serving as a reminder to uphold peace, order, and harmony within the village.
The Chang troupe performed Bu Sen Oneed, while the Garo troupe showcased the Wangala Dance, traditionally performed during the post-harvest thanksgiving festival.
The Khiamniungan troupe presented Jamhang, a song performed inside the house during the feast of merit.
The Kachari troupe performed Bima Thanai, an indigenous game involving two teams, one representing a mother and her children and the other acting as guards.
The Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Sumi, Lotha, Rengma, Kuki, Pochury, Tikhir, Yimkhiun, Khiamniungan and Zeliang cultural troupes also presented their traditional dances and songs during the day.
Hosted by deputy chief minister TR Zeliang and co-hosted by adviser to land resources, Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou and Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Justice Ashutosh Kumar attended the cultural show as special guests.
Other events of the day included World War II peace rally, indigenous practices, Hornbill International Photo Fest, stilt bamboo race, ‘Jotsoma Experience 2025’, etc.
