Kohima, August 23 (DIPR): To infuse and generate more interests, bring rural Nagaland to the fore, and invoke a sense of belonging and inclusiveness, the State Government has proposed to conduct district audition for interested participants who desire to be a part of Hornbill Festival 2016. This concept stems from the fact that rural Nagaland is yet to feel and taste the benefits the Hornbill Festival is offering.
Taking the audition to the districts will not only offer an opportunity to those in the villages who may have some fascinating stories to tell, but also curtail expenditure of the participants. It will also make the Hornbill Festival evolve for the better with the changing times and eliminate any redundancy that may have crept in over the years. The audition is proposed to cover any array of entertainment, crafts, sports, food, indigenous games, music etc that best portray and encapsulate the rich cultural heritage of the State's unique identity and fascinate the visitors coming to the State.
Besides, all proposals for participation in any capacity at Hornbill Festival 2016 Naga Heritage Village Kisama will be entertained, where time will be slotted for presentations/interactions on the same. It will invite ideas/concepts to improve the premiere festival of the state.
The district auditions will be tentatively held in the month of September 2016 and the panel of judges in every district will include Secretary (Tourism)/ representative, Deputy Commissioner/ representative, Project Director MTF, District Public Relations Officer, District Cultural Officer, District YRO/Sports Officer, President Tribal Hoho and representative of district partner.
Hornbill Festival also known as "Festival of Festivals", since its inception in 2000, has grown from strength to strength and is presently running into its seventeenth edition. It has provided platforms to the young and old to showcase their talents, culture, art, music etc and today, it is one of the premiere festivals of North East India gaining worldwide popularity. This year too, the Hornbill Festival will be a ten-day affair from December 1-10.
