13th Dimapur Night Carnival concludes with Dr. Sukhato A Sema highlighting the event as a platform for unity and economic growth.
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DIMAPUR — Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Dr. Sukhato A Sema, said the Hornbill Festival has become a unifying platform for all Nagas and a global window for brand Nagaland.
He added that under the chief minister’s vision, the festival has welcomed multiple partner countries, projecting Nagaland as a land of peace and cultural excellence, and inspired all the youth to carry on the state’s rich heritage far beyond borders through talents and various activities.
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Speaking at the concluding day of the 13th Dimapur Night Carnival (DNC) on Wednesday evening, Dr. Sukhato said this year’s Hornbill Festival had once again proved to be the ‘Festival of festivals,’ drawing lakhs of visitors to witness the rich tribal dances and traditional morungs, indigenous games and rock music that resonated across the country and the world.
He noted that the festival grounds at Kisama and various extension venues have showcased not only the colourful cultural performance but also the creativity of the artisans, farmers, women’s groups and young entrepreneurs through handicrafts, food stalls, herbal products and start-up initiatives.
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He appreciated the chief minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, whose consistent leadership over many years, he said, has given stability to the state and continuity to iconic initiatives such as the Hornbill Festival and entrepreneurship side by side with governance reformation and enabling the government to gain national as well as international recognition, while creating new avenues of livelihood for the people, especially the youth.
Dr. Sukhato also stated that the Dimapur Night Carnival is not only a celebration but also an economical and social platform where small businesses, self-help groups, musicians and artisans can learn networking and grow in a safe, festive environment. He added that the sight of different communities walking along the illuminated streets and enjoying the local food and music “sends a powerful message that peace, unity and shared prosperity are a way forward for Nagaland”.
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He mentioned that from the messages at Hornbill Festival 2025, special appeals were made to the youth of Dimapur and Nagaland to make use of the opportunities in tourism, culture, sports, creative industries and digital entrepreneurship. At the same time, he appealed to show responsible citizenship by maintaining cleanliness, respecting the traffic and public order, and ensuring that the visitors carry back happy memories of discipline, hospitality and good manners.
He also appealed to renew unity among all communities of Dimapur and wished that the spirit of the Hornbill Festival and Dimapur Night Carnival inspire all to work together with the chief minister and his team for a peaceful and progressive Nagaland in the days to come.
In the stall competition, the best prize was awarded to Sumi Kitchen, while the second and third prizes were awarded to Grill Yard and Crave Culture, respectively. A total of ten consolation prizes were given to other stalls.
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