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Bringing an authentic spirit of Nagaland, the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland, recently organised Autumn Festival to give an insight of the art and culture of the state.
Janice Alyosius
The first edition of “Autumn Festival” was organised recently at Nagaland House, New Delhi, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event, organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland and the Office of Chief Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, New Delhi, was supported by Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Nagaland; the Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Speaking on the occasion,
Gyan Bhushan, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, said, “The autumn festival organised by Nagaland Government at Nagaland house, New Delhi showcases an excellent holistic flavour of the state in terms of art, culture, cuisine, music etc and is a prelude to the Hornbill Festival to be held in Nagaland in December.”
A senior official of Nagaland’s Department of Tourism said, “The tourism industry was severely hit during the pandemic and rebuilding it for the future is our priority and prerogative. The autumn festival was initiated keeping that in mind and through it we attempted to showcase and share a slice of the Hornbill Festival to potential visitors/travellers from Delhi. We couldn’t think of a better time to do it than hosting it in commemoration of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. We hope such events will contribute to a greater understanding of Naga culture and encourage people to visit Nagaland.”
Jyoti Kalash, Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, New Delhi, said, “The Autumn Festival is a precursor to the Hornbill Festival, which is held in Nagaland every year from 1st December to 10th December.
