Portrayal of Naga heritage at 'Hornbill Festival'

The annual festival first held in 2000 is also called the 'Festival of Festival' and different tribes participate (Photo: AP)

The festival is also known for performances by artists and musicians from across India (Photo: PTI)

Manipuri women perform their traditional dance during the Hornbill Festival in Kohima (Photo: PTI)

A Naga tribesman waits to perform a cultural dance at the opening day of the annual Hornbill Festival (Photo: PTI)

Naga tribesmen perform their traditional dance during the Hornbill Festival (Photo: PTI)

Artists perform a tarditional dance during the 2nd day of Hornbill festival at Kisama village in Kohima (Photo: PTI)

The Naga Heritage village Kisama is situated some 15 kms away from Kohima, Nagaland on Thursday (Photo: PTI)