The Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar says, "India is a land of culture & Indians are proud of their tribal culture".
The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday evening inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima.
The Vice President, sounded the Inauguration Gong along with Governor Shri Jagdish Mukhi and the Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio to declare the "Festival of Festivals" open.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that India is a land of culture and Indians are proud of their tribal culture. Praising Nagas for their unique culture and glorious history, Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I salute tribal culture. I salute tribal energy."
Describing the natural beauty of the state as enchanting, he said that the state has great tourism potential which needs to be tapped fully. Lauding Nagaland for having the lowest crime rate against women in the country, the Vice President said that the state is showing the way in women's empowerment.
Noting that India has assumed the presidency of G-20 from today, Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the world will be able to experience Naga hospitality when a meeting of G20 will be held in the state in April next year.
The Vice President also released a postage stamp to commemorate the festival.
After the inauguration of the Hornbill Festival, the Vice President visited Art Gallery and Morungs at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.