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flag Nagaland returned to India’s 2026 Republic Day parade after 14 years, showcasing its Hornbill Festival as a model of cultural tourism and self-reliance.

flag Nagaland returned to India’s Republic Day parade in 2026 after a 14-year absence, showcasing its Hornbill Festival as a model of culture-led tourism and community self-reliance. flag The tableau, themed “Celebrating Culture, Tourism and Self-Reliance,” highlighted traditional crafts, music, cuisine, and youth entrepreneurship, emphasizing sustainable development and indigenous practices. flag Centered on the Great Indian Hornbill, it symbolized cultural preservation, ecological balance, and economic empowerment. flag The display featured textiles made from wild plant fibers and Job’s Tears beads, crafted by Khiamniungan women, and was reflected in the Republic Day invitation card. flag The presentation underscored how heritage-based tourism fosters inclusive growth, national unity, and alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.

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