Kapil Mishra, Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of NCT Delhi, along with Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, and other dignitaries inaugurating the Autumn Festival on October 24 at Nagaland House, New Delhi.
New Delhi, October 24 (MExN): The fourth edition of the Autumn Festival, a prelude to the 26th Hornbill Festival, was inaugurated October 24 at the Nagaland House lawns, New Delhi.
Organised by the Tourism Department, Government of Nagaland, in collaboration with the Principal Resident Commissioner’s Office, Nagaland House, New Delhi, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the two-day event saw a large gathering of guests and visitors.
Kapil Mishra, Minister for Tourism, Art and Culture, Government of NCT Delhi, was the Chief Guest for the inaugural programme. Chavanart Thangsumphant, Ambassador of Thailand in India, was the Honoured Guest. The Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, also graced the function.
Addressing the gathering, Kapil Mishra described the relationship between Delhi and Nagaland as fraternal. He expressed a desire for Delhi Tourism to collaborate in organising an annual festival to celebrate Naga culture in the future.
Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, who was the Chief Host, extended a formal invitation to all attendees to visit the state and experience the unique culture of the Nagas.
Earlier, during a press interaction, Along invited the media to witness the rich culture and heritage of Nagaland at the Hornbill Festival, emphasising that it is “not just a tribal festival but a unique festival.” He also noted that obtaining an Inner Line Permit (ILP) is no longer an obstacle, as it can now be easily accessed online.
Abu Metha, Adviser to the Chief Minister and Chairman of IDAN, the co-host for the event, and Arenla Jamir, Commissioner & Secretary of the Tourism Department, also addressed the gathering.
The inaugural event featured performances by Naga artists, including Tiatemsu & Kiki, Colored Keys, The Eastory Project, and The Mahila Band from India’s Got Talent fame, who enthralled the guests.
The Autumn Festival has garnered a positive response over the years and has helped generate interest in the Hornbill Festival and Nagaland among those who have not yet visited the state.
The event is being held on October 24 and 25, at Nagaland House, 29 – Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi.
