Hornbill International Public Art Fest

Tati Player, an art piece of Bhudha Thapa, costing Rs 3 Lakhs, displayed at the Art corner a organized by the members of Nagaland Arts Society supported by the Department of Art and Culture and Tourism. Various Art pieces of different artistes are staged for the show that will last till 7 November. (Photo/ Emilo Khuvung)
 
Kohima | December 1: Nagaland Minister for Higher Education and Urban Development Minister Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu today appealed to the upcoming artists of Nagaland to bring more innovative ideas in their paintings to expose the rich culture and tradition of Nagaland.
Inaugurating the Hornbill International Public Art Festival 2011 at the Naga Heritage Village Kisama this afternoon, organized by the department of Art & Culture which is also first of its kind event, Liezietsu said that the arts and paintings is very nascent in Nagaland and offered thanks to Lalit Kala Akademi and other Arts organization for promoting Arts in Nagaland. He said the arts itself speaks about the tradition and culture of the surrounding of the artist.
The Minister appreciated the organizers of the Hornbill International Art Festival 2011, which he termed as a big step to carry forward in a broader way of Nagaland arts and to inspire the younger generation to create novel things in their paintings.
Earlier, Theja Mero, one of the organizers, welcomed the guests and said that they have taken the festival as an initiative, which will be taken in a bigger way in future.