Kohima: Nagaland takes over Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on November 6. The state government is bringing its music, fashion, and traditions to the capital for the Ticket to Hornbill 2026 event. Doors open at 5 pm. The program features the final round of a massive national band battle.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio leads the event as the Chief Host. Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along serves as Co-Host. The showcase serves as a teaser for the upcoming Hornbill Festival scheduled for December. Along emphasized the goal of the event by stating, "Through this showcase, we invite audiences in Delhi to discover Nagaland's cultural traditions and contemporary creative work, and to visit us during the Hornbill Festival in December."
Performers include Azi Rudy, Sentien Kichu, and VethoRhakho. The Nagaland Designers' Association will put on an ethnic fusion fashion show. The Ao Naga Fusion will present a folk dance, while Densu performs a folk fusion song. TaFMA Chairman Theja Meru expects the event to provide national exposure to local performers and help young practitioners bridge the gap to their roots.
Casio India is presenting the band competition. It boasts a total cash prize pool of Rs 20 lakh. Winners also walk away with individual instrument prizes worth Rs 5 lakh. The top band secures a spot to perform at the Hornbill Music Festival in December 2026. Organizers hope the event builds professional connections for musicians and boosts tourism.
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