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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state has celebrated the Hornbill Festival
A
Assam
B
Manipur
C
Meghalaya
D
Nagaland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Festival is celebrated in Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to preserve, protect and revive the uniqueness and richness of the Naga heritage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hornbill festival is celebrated in the first week of December every year in the state of Nagaland. To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hornbill Festival was named and originated after the Indian hornbill which is a colourful and large forest bird as displayed in the folk stories of their tribes. It is celebrated every year from 1 December to 10 December in the city of tribes, Nagaland in Northeast India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Nagaland. The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland, Northeast India. It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Date, Timings & Venue of Hornbill Festival Nagaland Like every year, the Hornbill Festival Dates 2023 will be between December 1 and 10, 2023. The locals participate in the event to showcase and preserve their distinct cultures and tribes. The festival will be held at Kisma near Kohima.

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