New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Nagaland's tableau highlighted the Hornbill Festival as a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage, tourism, and community-driven self-reliance, reflecting the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in India's Northeast.

At the centre of the tableau stands the majestic Great Indian Hornbill, presented with refined symbolism to represent cultural guardianship, ecological balance, and the aspirations of the people of Nagaland. The hornbill signifies how responsible celebration of culture and nature can become a lasting source of dignity, livelihood, and pride.

Through rich colours, traditional tribal motifs, and dynamic cultural expressions, the tableau portrays the evolution of the Hornbill Festival into a successful model o...