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Delhi to Host Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival Prelude in October
Nagaland is bringing a special music and culture event to Delhi.
It is called Ticket to Hornbill and will happen on October 16 and 17.
The event will show people Nagaland’s traditions, music and art.
Nagaland’s chief minister is expected to attend the opening programme.
The second day will have a competition for music bands from across the country.
The winning band will receive money and a chance to perform at the Hornbill Music Festival.
Musicians can also win individual instrument prizes.
The main Hornbill Festival will take place in Nagaland from December 1 to 10.
Organizers hope the Delhi event will encourage more people to visit Nagaland and support young musicians.
Ticket to Hornbill will take place at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi on October 16 and 17.
The event will showcase Nagaland’s music, heritage, cultural performances and artistic presentations.
A nationwide band competition will offer Rs 20 lakh in cash prizes and Rs 5 lakh in instrument prizes.
The winning band will perform at Nagaland’s Hornbill Music Festival and receive Rs 10 lakh.
The Hornbill Festival is scheduled for December 1 to 10 at Kisama Village, Nagaland.
- Who
- Nagaland Tourism, the Task Force for Music and Arts, Nagaland Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along, and participating musicians and bands.
- What
- A two-day Ticket to Hornbill cultural showcase and nationwide band competition.
- Where
- Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi for the prelude; Kisama Village in Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival.
- When
- October 16 and 17; the Hornbill Festival will follow from December 1 to 10.
- Why
- To introduce Delhi audiences to Nagaland’s cultural traditions, encourage tourism and provide musicians with wider opportunities, prizes and professional exposure.
Key facts
- Event
- Ticket to Hornbill
- Venue
- Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi
- Event dates
- October 16-17
- Band competition prizes
- Rs 20 lakh in cash and Rs 5 lakh in individual instrument prizes
- Winner’s award
- Rs 10 lakh and an opportunity to perform at the Hornbill Music Festival
- Hornbill Festival dates
- December 1-10
- Hornbill Festival venue
- Kisama Village, Nagaland
Quotes
Temjen Imna Along
Nagaland Tourism Minister
“Independent bands often have the ability but lack access to major venues, industry attention and meaningful financial support. This competition addresses those gaps through a live national contest, substantial prizes and a direct route to the Hornbill Music Festival. We are looking for original musicianship, strong performance and artistic conviction”
theprint.in
“We always tell people to come to Nagaland; this time, Nagaland is coming to Delhi. We are bringing our traditions and heritage to the national capital. It will be a grand programme that will showcase the thoughts and ideologies of the Naga people”
theprint.in
Sources
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