Kohima, November 29 (MExN): The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, marks the culmination of the year-long celebration of Wales in India 2024 at the 25th edition of Hornbill festival.
Wales is one of the partner countries for the upcoming 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, which begins on December 1. The partnership was announced in October, during a visit to Wales by the Chief Minister of Nagaland in recognition of joint efforts by the British Council, the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, the Welsh Government and Wales Arts International.
This year’s festival, themed “Two Nations of Culture and Innovation,” marks a significant step in strengthening cultural and educational ties between India and Wales,further enhancing the longstanding relationship between the two nations. As part of this collaboration, the Nagaland Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) will participate in next year’s Celtic Connections, a legacy initiative stemming from its partnership with the festival.
This collaboration highlights Nagaland’s growing cultural prominence on global platforms and underscores the enduring impact of cultural exchange programmes, stated an update received here.
Some of the key highlights of Wales in India at Hornbill Festival 2024 include cultural performances, GREAT Talk Sessions and also empowering artists through the India Wales Culture Fund.
