Tourists from India and abroad thronged the annual weeklong festival in which is organized to promote tourism and to highlight the rich socio cultural heritage and traditions of the Nagas.
Under the theme of "Unity in Culture", local artists performed different types of Naga traditional tribal dances.
The annual festival is celebrated to pay tribute to the hornbill, the most revered bird of the Nagas.
"This Hornbill Festival is a very unique platform created by the Government of Nagaland, it showcases the rich cultural, traditions and cultural heritage of not only the Naga's but also of the other seven sister states in North East India,"said Lolano, a visitor.
The weeklong festival saw many cultural events and competitions.
Troupes of Sumi, Angami, Tangkhul and others tribes performed dances and sing their folk songs.
The festival also provided a prefect platform for the local entrepreneurs to showcase their products made from bamboo and cane, folk music instruments, naga souvenirs, artificial jewellery and Naga household utensils.
"I think it's a wonderful way to showcase what Nagaland is all about because people outside they have this idea like the North East and Nagaland like far flung but this is the wonderful chance to show the world, India and everywhere else Nagaland is a lot more about people, culture, music and food, if they come here and discover it," said Mercy, another visitor.
The state government spent around two crore rupees on the seven-day festival this year, which coincided with the Naga statehood day.