Bangkok Woman Visits Nagaland, Calls Hornbill Festival ‘Crazy’ Experience: ‘This Is India You Don’t See’

Bangkok Woman Visits Nagaland, Calls Hornbill Festival ‘Crazy’ Experience: ‘This Is India You Don’t See’

A foreign traveller has drawn attention after choosing to explore Nagaland instead of the usual tourist circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. In an Instagram reel, a creator named Emma shared her experience at the Hornbill Festival, calling it a side of India many visitors never see.

In the clip, Emma attends the festival's opening ceremony, poses with tribal groups and even joins a traditional dance. She said that even after spending two days there, the scale and energy of the event surprised her. Nagaland's music, colours and food left a strong impact on her.

Emma Shares Why Hornbill Festival Left Her Amazed

“If you think you know India, wait until you see Nagaland's Hornbill Festival. I have spent 2 days at the Hornbill Festival and honestly. Nothing prepared me for this," she wrote.

She added that every tribe tells its story through dance and that the festival feels completely different from regular travel content. “If you haven't been to Nagaland, you are missing out!!" she added in the post.

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Social Media Users Praise Her Cultural Curiosity

As Emma's post gained attention, people appreciated her for choosing to explore a region many tourists overlook. A user wrote, “It's an amazing place to be. I have been trying to go there for the last 3 years but have been unable to."

Another commented, “This looks absolutely electric, India has so many layers most travellers never see."

A viewer who had suggested the festival earlier joked, “Oh okay lol! You are already there. I just wrote to you about this festival in the previous video. Anyway, enjoy your time in the Northeast."

Someone else welcomed her warmly, saying, “Festival of festivals. Welcome to Nagaland."

What Makes Hornbill Festival Special

The Hornbill Festival is organised by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments and brings together cultural performances from across Nagaland. It is held every year from December 1 to December 10 at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km from Kohima.

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All major tribes of Nagaland take part in the event, making it one of the most vibrant cultural gatherings in the region. Visitors can witness traditional dances, folk music, local crafts, native games and a wide variety of Naga cuisine. A popular music festival also runs alongside the main celebrations.

The festival aims to preserve and promote the state's rich heritage while giving travellers a chance to understand its people closely.

Source: News18
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