Delhi Celebrates the Vibrant Culture of Nagaland at Autumn Festival 2025

The Autumn Festival 2025 in Delhi showcased Nagaland's rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and traditional crafts. Inaugurated by Minister Kapil Mishra, the event highlighted the strong bond between Delhi and Nagaland.

The vibrant culture of Nagaland was celebrated in Delhi as Minister Kapil Mishra inaugurated the Autumn Festival 2025 at Nagaland House. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland, and hosted by Nagaland's Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along, the two-day event highlighted traditional music, dance, handicrafts, and cuisine. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, ambassadors, diplomats, and senior officials attended the opening ceremony.

Mishra expressed gratitude for being part of the event and thanked Along for the invitation. He emphasised the strong bond between Delhi and Nagaland, noting that many Naga people reside in Delhi. "The relationship between Delhi and Nagaland is one of brotherhood. Many people from Nagaland live in Delhi, and this bond, which is older than the Mahabharata, will continue to grow with mutual respect and affection," he stated.

Focus on Cultural Exchange

Mishra inaugurated the Artisans Corner and traditional stalls featuring handmade crafts, traditional Naga attire, and local delicacies prepared by tribal artisans from Nagaland. He proposed expanding such cultural events beyond Nagaland House to larger public venues like Delhi University campuses or Central Park to allow more people to experience Naga culture.

Along mentioned that the festival offers Delhi residents a chance to experience and understand Nagaland's culture closely. He announced that the process for obtaining Inner Line Permits (ILP) for tourists visiting Nagaland is being simplified. Special helpline centres are being set up at Nagaland Houses in Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati to assist visitors.

Future Plans for Cultural Events

Mishra expressed his eagerness to attend the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland later this year. He also revealed plans to work with the Delhi Tourism Department to establish a dedicated Naga Culture Festival as an annual event in Delhi. "We will work with the Delhi Tourism Department to establish a dedicated Naga Culture Festival as an annual event in Delhi. Planning for this will begin early next year," he added.

Abu Metha, Chairman of the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland and Adviser to the Chief Minister, also attended the event. He highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between Delhi and Nagaland in tourism and investment.

Celebrating Northeast India's Heritage

The Autumn Festival 2025 provides visitors with an immersive glimpse into Nagaland's vibrant culture through its crafts, textiles, music, and cuisine. This event brings the essence of Northeast India to the heart of Delhi while reinforcing the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.

This festival serves as a prelude to the upcoming 26th Hornbill Festival, Nagaland's most prominent cultural celebration scheduled from December 1 to 10. The event aims to strengthen ties between different regions by showcasing cultural diversity.

With inputs from PTI