Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday announced the United States of America, Germany and Colombia as ‘Country Partners’ of the 24th edition of the Hornbill Music Festival which will be held from 1-10 December 2023 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima.

Making the announcements in separate posts on X (formerly Twitter), Rio welcomed the partnership with the US and stated, “We are looking forward to hosting an American Music band and participation of the USA in a number of events at the Festival of Festivals.”

He also expressed hopefulness that the event will further the Indo-US relationship for “mutual benefit and enhanced collaborations.”

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Presenting Germany as a Country Partner, the Nagaland CM revealed that the German rock band- ELM Tree will participate in the Hornbill Music Festival, while the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata, will screen well-known German film productions at the Film Festival.

Nagaland will host a German Business delegation for a round table with the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Rio declared. At the same time, he also hoped that this collaboration will strengthen the relationship between India and Germany.

Welcoming Colombia to as a Country Partner of the Hornbill Music Festival 2023, the CM disclosed that performers and cultural ambassadors from the South American country will participate in the event.

This partnership will add more value and diversity to the Festival of Festivals and we look forward to greater collaboration between the two countries, he added.

Nagaland Minister for Tourism, Temjen Imna Along welcomed the partnerships with the three countries and remarked, “Exciting news!” in a post on X.

“Get ready to experience the #LandOfFestivals during the #FestivalOfFestivals. Join us at #HornbillFestival2023 and immerse yourself in Nagaland’s vibrant culture”, he added.