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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. It is organized by State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments and also supported by Union Government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hornbill Festival is an annual festival of Nagaland. The vibrant festival takes place mainly in the first week of December every year. The Hornbill Festival will start on 1st December and continue until 10th December 2022. The main venue of the Hornbill Festiva 2022 is Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Hornbill Festival is held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, located around 12 km from the capital of Nagaland, Kohima.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is also popularly known as the ‘Festival of Festivals’ and showcases Nagaland’s rich culture. It is organized by the Government of Nagaland, mainly to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.