Hornbill Festival — Closing Ceremony at Kisama
Travel to the Naga Heritage Village (Kisama) near Kohima for the festival’s concluding Cultural Show and closing ceremony, where multiple Naga tribal contingents present song, dance and a shared Unity Dance that formally ends the festival. Arrive in the afternoon to join arena performances and village displays, watch the closing ceremony (often held in the late afternoon or early evening) and stay afterward for the evening Hornbill Music Festival and night carnival that continue the celebration. Plan transport and accommodation in Kohima or neighbouring districts well in advance, carry warm layers for cool December evenings and follow guidance from festival staff and local authorities about photography, seating and access to morung displays. Check the official Hornbill Festival programme for the specific year’s closing time, participating tribal troupes and any ticketing or inner-line permit requirements before you travel.