Kohima, Dec. 4 -- The 26th International Hornbill Festival 2025, currently underway at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Nagaland, continued its series of cultural activities on Thursday with the Indigenous Games Competition: Blowing of Horn, organised by Tribal Vision and sponsored by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland.

The traditional competition, held at the Sumi Morung, featured participants from various tribes demonstrating the historic skill of horn blowing, once used for communication, warnings and celebration in Naga communities.

76-year-old Lhuvepra Venyo, the oldest participant from the Chakhesang tribe, secured first place with 91 points. Visosieto Vupru from the Angami tribe came second with 90 1/2 poi...