My Thoughts: Is Hornbill Fest a Boon or a Bane? The Lungleng Show

[@ImtiWalling-x5i]

Unnecessary festival..., No classroom for poor children's,No roads for ordinary general public,No electricity,No jobs for genuine qualified youths,No basic medical facilities etc etc etc...... Thanks for honestly speaking sir👍👍👍 So called 100 + cr is large large sum for a common citizens but for So called Bureaucrats & Ministers in our state is nothing ...,😢😢😢

[@HangkoiKonyak-yt5rd]

💯 true with you 👍

[@bubuariicho4651]

True…but this is one of the only successful revenue generation venture. If u think about it

[@T_T_T22]

My opinion : I think if the Government is really concerned about the Development and Employment of the state than The Festival could also be done rotation wise ( like district wise rotation) periodically. Though it would be seasonal, it can promote development and connectivity among different Districts of Nagaland also providing employment to many unemployed youths. Thus promoting tourism as well as there are many unexplored areas in Nagaland especially in Eastern Areas.❤

[@lichanthunghmt472]

Very true I totally agree with this idea👍

[@Wr_smrh]

Too sad.... 😂 tht we're not gov

[@HOISEYTV]

While the authorities are enjoying the hornbill festival there are people who haven’t got their salaries for months and unable to run their families.

[@neinuokire8520]

Yes Sir our culture is really to be preserve not for sale.Thank you Sir for sharing this valuable concern.

[@ashiaier4329]

Looking good n cute with Ao waist coat..... ☺

[@Olen_Lcri]

Indeed💯☺️

[@Naga-gurrl]

Even his accent sounds like Ao😂

[@AsbaldwinAngkang]

Let the celebration be Christ centred ;lest Nagaland for Christ can be compromised for the sake of the festival.Big hats off to Lungleng show.May you soar like an Eagle.

[@tanghiulongshe4114]

I appreciate the praise and worship team in hornbill festival this year. We are call to witness Christ everywhere we go. If we don't, saying because it's a secular thing then what's the point of saving the medicine for the healthy, it is the sick who needs the medicine. So gospel is a medicine for the people who are sick spiritually. Jesus came for the secular world to heal them so we should not leave the secular world to die in their sickness. We are the light and the light shines the brightest in the darkest room.

[@user-6x-8st]

Tourism is a good and great way for the growth of economy. It depends on people how they spend the festival. I may be wrong.

[@yanthungokikon1969]

Celebrating Hornbill festival is good,but there should be price control board in all the commodities and participants be paid lucratively

[@ElizabethAchumi-i1c]

Lungleng show, i always appreciate the way you approach the matters or issues, and address the important matters in a very intellectual and broader mind with understanding. Keep it up! Your response to the comments were also satisfying. I have no comments regarding Hornbill festival as I've never been attended and so, no idea whether is should bane or bone, but one thing i feel like its not very encouraging thing specially when it comes to our spiritual well-being. God bless your show❤🎉

[@khiolamvarieties4454]

One worst thing about hornbill festival is........many teenagers r spoiling in sexual immorality.....

[@SlimJim3082]

Lol that is happening even with or without the festival. But yes you're right. The festival gives them a venue and reason to engage in such activities. I wonder what the fathers are doing allowing their daughters to roam around so freely late at night. No good things happen after 10 PM 😅

[@Aoki-y2h]

😂😂😂 because of hornbill festival. Dude but how????

[@Elivinu]

I have been to hornbill festival for 5 days and stayed up late at night (had to pick up stuffs at stalls) and I think there is a common misconception. You talk about sexual immorality as if it’s widespread but I am yet to come across anyone engaging in such activities, at least not in premises of Kisama. People who want to engage in sexual immorality will, wherever they are. People who want to to drink will, wherever they are. No need to blame the festival itself. There is no logical reasoning behind it.

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

​@@ElivinuRight it depends on personal conviction.

[@AchileDeji]

I hav seen such things happen myself and have heard similar stories from friends during the festival. That said, I wouldn’t go so far as to claim these incidents are widespread or happen all the time. These are just anecdotes, and basing conclusions on them wouldn’t be right. To say that the Hornbill festival promotes immorality seems like a bit of a stretch. People who are horny will find their way, no matter the time or place. It’s not fair to put the blame on the festival itself. It's not horny bill festival.

[@Naga-gurrl]

Without condemning anyone, your analysis from every corner is brilliant ❤

[@tanghiulongshe4114]

100 crores for the 25th edition of Hornbill festival is a jaw dropping. I hope the benifits return to the common people worth the cost.

[@Joshpmai]

Hornbill Festival is not bad we should promote our culture and identity to the world but the days should be cut off upto 5 days, also the price of all items should be reasonable, just my opinion

[@theyoseyitheyo9311]

Right, I agree. Hornbill should continue but 5 to 7 is enough. 10 days is way too much.

[@koningbormichael1126]

Before christ our identity is shown by culture or custom something like that but after we accepted Jesus as personal savior we are a child of living God and our identity is Christ.

[@cocfeverclan9382]

More positive impact than being negative.

[@truthalone641]

I don't think the organisers are actually interested in what they about the festival but interested in pocketing the money.

[@remingzingkhai6084]

After wearing traditional waist coat,looking like Nagaland James Bond 007😎.😆

[@hokhwokh3983]

If only there were more educated and wise people like Lungleng in our state i wonder how we could flourish even more

[@limajunglalongkumer9874]

I suggest the hornbill bird should partake the festival for all the visitors to witness it's beauty, especially to the ones who are non Nagas

[@TaliTikhir]

For ECONOMIC BENEFIT of KOHIMA AREA people........

[@YanKikon-k9n]

Let's see how much they can generate through Alcohol.

[@Moonknowsme]

Please Continue the Festival with proper plan ❤🌻 But not Every year I mean.....!!?

[@SamHam-o6z]

Promotion of Culture through cinema is the best idea instead of wasting money in such a useles festival. Look at South India. They are generating a lot of money through movies and cinemas at the same time they are promoting there culture also.

[@awalaltr1339]

Sir you look so good with Ao waist coat 👍

[@ktakumlimsktlims769]

Hornbill festival is call the festival of festival and example of love and unity so why don't we celebrate in other districts of Nagaland, we should suggest this system to promote and develop in the other parts of Nagaland and especially eastern Nagaland ENPO area.this is also one way to help and support remaining districts.

[@koningbormichael1126]

Hornbill festival can't bring us to more love and unity only by the words of God did so if we don't keep god's words in our life we deceive ourselves. God bless you.

[@Oasisfrank123]

Right question at the right time by the right person. May someone b enlightened👍👍👍

[@satempongen2452]

Rs.150.00 per a small cup of rice beer is too much.

[@somebee9506]

Don't buy

[@wochnagavlog3795]

It'srs 200 not as mentioned

[@Yothrong]

Seriously Expensive festival in the world I really can't 😮😮😮😮😮

[@thv1330]

A decade or more ago it used to be 50 INR lmao

[@jjopi5656]

There are cheap vendors too just outside d gate. In every thing thr will be cheap n expensive stuff. If ur broke. Just buy from the gate vendors.. Ul get stuffs as cheap as 20 rs.

[@imkongozukum4735]

Ahhhh mmm really suit with Ao. Waist coat. ❤❤❤

[@HOISEYTV]

The hornbill festival should be held rotational wise within the state and not only in Kohima.

[@thehighlandentertainment6839]

Not feasible. Even after 25 years, the Kisama venue has so many improvement yet to be made for public/tourist convenience, just imagine moving such a huge gathering to different district every year. It's better to stick with Kisama instead and keep upgrading in every spheres till it actually reached international standard.

[@HangkoiKonyak-yt5rd]

Hi Lungleng show, thanks that I i got chance to say something what I thought since the hornbill festival begins. I didn't attend the said festival, but through the Nagamise news and your voice. To me what i think is to band the Hornbill festival, if not stop inviting outside Nagaland. If the government love Our young children from spoiling. Otherwise many young girls may born hornbill festival child who are going to born fatherless children. Let's forget about some thousands people benifit.😌😡

[@HOISEYTV]

Hornbill festival is an escape goat for corruptions.

[@johnbaptist5488]

agreedd

[@Bkjed]

Thats call Intellectual feedback👍

[@E.PhilipPhilip]

Nagaland govt.should sent its tourism staff to States like Sikkim and Meghalaya to learn sustainable tourism .

[@bigfoot8994]

The waistcoat depicts the designs found in the men's shawl of Ao tribe

[@Jasminaye.8757]

You are wearing Ao waist coat with sumi brooch

[@lanujamir2395]

In one side the government has relaxed the nltp act and on other side people start praise and worship. I don't really understand what is the government trying to do.

[@acinerhakho651]

Right pick by you... the tourists have started flocking to Nagaland to experience the Hornbill Festival and explore the beauty of the state. The Hornbill Festival, whether directly or indirectly, serves as a powerful platform to showcase and advocate for the identity and heritage of the Naga people. Through this festival, the world gets an unfiltered glimpse into who the Nagas truly are.. our vibrant and unique culture, traditions, and way of life. Credit must be given to the current government for their dedication and hard work in organizing this grand event. The resources invested benefit the entire state, fostering unity and cultural pride. The Hornbill Festival is a rare and vital opportunity for the world to recognize our distinctiveness from mainland India-be it through our culture, cuisine, or the breathtaking beauty of our God-gifted land, complemented by the grace and hospitality of our people. This festival must not only continue but also be further enhanced with additional efforts from the government to ensure it reaches even greater heights. It is a celebration of our identity and a chance to share our story with the world.

[@adakhosani7469]

It's a good opportunity to bring up this topic Nagaland it's a beautiful place Of course however beauty alone isn't enough That Nagaland is beautiful...... We just need to be beautiful inside as well Popularity, frame isn't necessary at all when we all have a black 🖤 heart ....... I feel like government of Nagaland gives so much interest about the festival which need to be appreciated 👍

[@bubuariicho4651]

It’s amazing how there has been no credit given to the organisers. Absolutely ignoring the assets and the business post hornbill and pre hornbill. The taxes we pay for almost everything that’s being used for the festival is also revenue. Kisama brings in loads of tourists throughout the year even without the festival.

[@tanghiulongshe4114]

Hornbill festival should not be our priority. Looks like our government is prioritising it so much over many other important things.

[@limalongkumer9395]

Every dancer or performer deserve atleast Rs. 2000 per performance in short

[@BharatEtho]

it should be more.. if they say it's international festival

[@jjopi5656]

We toil for whole year with stress. Its good to relax in such festivals with friends and have a good while also learning about our tradition. And plus stall owners r earning so its also revenue generating so i dont mind spending few buck once a year U can just ask 5o rs from ur parents n get a ticket if ur so broke n complaining n enjoy free cultural shows and enjoy d vibe . Buying expensive stuffs no one is forcing anyone to buy. Eat food and come I see no cons in hornbill festival I went and i had fun with my family End of story People will see this and that but ya all can relax for a day in 1 year. U all deserve it N evn praise and worship was there so

[@Pyanger]

Even without hornbill festival people wont lost culture, tradition.

[@JeZzy-v3h]

Participants get a wage of 1-1.5k per day.

[@toxicgaming9568]

Fun fact: I am a political science student i learn a lot and gain from lunglend show rather than my lecturer

[@simeonpielie8654]

Recently there was one incident that happened in Shillong during the concert, an escort vehicle of a dminister hit a bike (couple) the rider died on the way to the hospital so the public are opposing and protesting the bandh of VIP culture in Shillong Meghalaya,

[@jakpoumeyo2941]

I want to know from which budget are the promoting Hornbill or investing on hornbill.

[@PenlangKonyak]

Appreciate Lungleng ❤❤

[@3sonpotterybluebird262]

Good to know that we nagas promote our rich culture but organisers need to take care of our youth and youngsters about the live standards too as every corner of the roads or everywhere we go especially when its getting dark lots of something awkward use to happen drunkards or unusual....i wonder why our parents left their children's in such a way...also the prices about food and everything is too costly lastly parking should also need to arranged by the government for the public convenience too

[@laiphakonyak680]

If hornbill festival is host in rotation and district wise, then it will surely bring changes and development in whole Nagaland. Putting crores and crores in just one particular place while in other places, there are not having even good roads. I understand that, to host in rotation wise, there will be many difficulties but there will also be positive changes.

[@Adez18]

4:25 you know i know and we all knows 😂😂

[@marthaangami4035]

Everything is bad n everywhere is bad is depend on education The society n parents and guardians has taught you 👍👍

[@tonyquinnquinn6313]

Why not Host the Hornbill Festival is Different District instead of Hosting in the Same place Again and again and again……. Why not showcase the Whole Parts of Nagaland?

[@KhongoShiu-fg6mx]

2lk vistors approximately and 50rs person then that will come around 1crore at the least.. That's only for the entry fees alone.. Idk how the ministry of tourism manages thing !!!

[@user-yx2tb3sy2z]

The next move of the govt should be installing cable car services from Kohima town to Kisama village ! I challenge the mascot of the Hornbill festival Temjen Imna Along to fulfill this much needed upgradation !

[@kevimhenuorio1199]

Everything has both good and bad side. But it is quite crucial to be aware of the negative side in order to refrain from the exploitation of the Integrity of Culture, Christian values and Dignity of our Naga people while seeking for revenue or networking purpose. It is a must to work for holistic sustainable development and not only for economic and networking purposes.

[@Musings82]

Our minister’s headed by the Cm are like a group of senseless children not looking or assessing the realities but just thinking about enjoyment. This is such a wholesome talk We need to truly critically analyse,the fact that foreigners are looking at nagaland as another Thailand is true.

[@tsanthangsebrengma3604]

Creating avenue or platform to innovate many many entrepreneurs and culture is duty of Government. And state government has done its job. Government revenue not neatly record may be less, but entrepreneur earning was satisfactory, it's more than 100 crores last year as declared by tourism minister. Many has share their personal views without analysing ground realities. Hornbill festival is the only platform where visitors can get a good knowledge of different Naga tribes culture in one place with organised manner instead of visiting defferent places. This is the only unique festival where we Naga connect to the outside world. This is the only festival where youngsters learnt the original Naga culture and traditions. Overall Beneficial is more than the expenditures. State government should spend some more money for infrastructure to create convenience for the tourist as Kisama Naga hiretage village has become an international arena now.

[@BharatEtho]

I guess you mean Entrepreneurs 😂

[@BharatEtho]

100 crores huh😂... So you have so much high trust in Ministers... It's simple these festival is a once in a Year big party especially for the Elites... They gather every Influential people I mean everyone in one spot and Its Pick and choose for them For either links and pleasures Benifits... They invest not 5 crores but more than that under the table for Personal Gains only... You're so Innocent

[@tsanthangsebrengma3604]

Correct,, thank you

[@Rogueknight18]

Your data is inaccurate .. the 100cr revenue was for the last 24 years not last year alone.. Last year revenue was only 17lakhs out of 5.5 crore invested.

[@Rogueknight18]

And the government haven't even released a data about the revenues from the hornbill.. it will be less than 10 crore in the last 24 years. Dont kid yourself ..if ua educated find the data and have a critical thought.

[@theconfusednagas7727]

Rip to those naga girls who slept with tourist during hornbill festival you guys are legends😂

[@imrongtudenimchen3644]

😂😂 for real? Is this a joke 💀

[@tusoveyivenuh6632]

There is always positive and negative impact

[@tekszhufuni2963]

They are many advantages. It's a long term investment.. many individuals benefited for participating not only cash prize but giving them opportunity to youngsters and lead to professionalism, oportunity for entrepreneurs, creating more employees. Partnership will other countries. Above all, keeping our culture alive and brings unity

[@manth-w6p]

No parents should send their children to hornbill. Nagaland Bangkok.

[@VezoNyekha-tp1pj]

Hornbill to me is very artificial it's like showing off a gold chain when the room rent is due to be paid ( credit right from groceries to fees tithes & the list goes on)

[@wapzak484]

Festival of corruption.

[@verysad19]

Yeah...In the name of the festival at least kohima and its area are developing...but what about the others? 😂

[@user-yx2tb3sy2z]

Victor Frankenstein once remarked thus - " We have created a monster " ! That was fictional but this is real life ! 😅

[@BlackDog5566-r1x]

As i go and experienced HB i see many young youth's Drunk and couples drunk etc...

[@ShayengShiu]

Nonsense. Hornbill is not our thing. build Better road

[@vareisokachui7542]

Would like to know more about financial this year

[@Hajhmula123]

Please invite Rio on your show n ask him a question 😢

[@mariamyanlem640]

I agree totally to wat you hv shared.

[@chozhulekikhi5331]

Dancing, displaying culture for 10 days - we are creating a floating society, no serious in work culture. Remember 'time is money". By staying at home and working I earn between 3000/- to 4000/- daily

[@imrongtudenimchen3644]

Bro how?

[@AdeMry]

It can be celebrated without debauchery.... I believe that our forefathers never passed down such culture or traditions to us. It's a wonderful platform for the Nagas to showcase our culture to the world as well as business individuals/govt to generate revenue. So I would say Hornbill Festival is a Boon only if we Nagas celebrate the right way

[@yohanchang8494]

Economically loss so focus on developments only

[@kaoon23-zu]

It benefits only kohima people (majority angami)

[@Zenin-q6k]

Our culture should be preserve for us differently, if we expose too much of our culture, we will lost it one day.

[@impixpongen6409]

So far i was thinking that Tourist both Domestic & Foreign to Hornbill Festive should be good for the State but now hearing about the mentality & expectations of some Tourists is very degrading. As a woman i feel very bad😢

[@S7WORLD1]

Hornbill spelling missing "Y" before B need to put Y

[@AchileDeji]

From its inception to now I must say the hornbill festival has been a missed opportunity largely due to poor infrastructure. A festival meant to boost tourism and generate revenue for the state has failed spectacularly even after 25 long years. The original vision of promoting tourism not just during the festival but throughout Nagaland has completely lost its way. If the government had truly been serious they would have developed significant infrastructure, not just in Kohima but across the entire state to match the festival’z initial goals. But alas, 25 years later, what we’re left with is a festival that promises much yet delivers little a celebration of missed chances and unrealized potential

[@klungrei2441]

I think... it will be more fantastic if we organise/unite both Indians and the Burmese Nagas. Anyway, Let people like Mr. Lungleng... keep on educating the damn youngsters for better beautiful future so called NAGALIM. No offense. Thank you.

[@RoKuSa007]

Another superficial dream of nagas 😅😂

[@lauvshan4335]

Why the students in Nagaland are so quiet?#Scho.

[@hpbuchem886]

Through hornbill when we looks it's good to see that we Nagas are very small in population and land square, bt through festival only atleast 75% countries knows we Nagas, of course there are nagative bt let's try to be positive

[@LimaAier-rj9nf]

Right comment bro.

[@lanujamir2395]

Thank you for the discussion.

[@lkgeneral3712]

Forget about tribes.. There's a discrimination even between Khels and villages even though you're from the same tribe. Lets not talk about family and neighbors.

[@Konkonponponsonson]

The richer you get the more "I only care about my family" mindset will arise. It's a universal fact

[@Christian-Knights]

We the Nagas have mixed ethic and culture as one that's the reason why we are 50/50 believers, not cold neither warm

[@AliciaLala-u5h]

Not hot but Luke warm

[@Christian-Knights]

@AliciaLala-u5h I didn't say hot, lukewarm is neither cold nor hot/warm.

[@AliciaLala-u5h]

@@Christian-Knights just take it a positive way when someone is supplementary to your comments.

[@Christian-Knights]

@@AliciaLala-u5h next time if you are giving compliment don't make your sentence complicated, it's not a compliment though

[@AliciaLala-u5h]

@@Christian-Knights only fool against...

[@Wr_smrh]

Why don't the gov repair the road first ,its so bad..... Hope next year they repair it

[@asangchang-jf8qz]

41:37💯💥💥💥

[@unclenaga9610]

U being not sure about the waist coat which ua wearing is a lie but I agree with your statements

[@imlijamir7491]

Understandable 👍🏻

[@ajjaW]

On behalf of those sitting at home and watching videos, first thing first, kudos to the department on funding a bunch of KZbinrs and content creators, that’s the only good thing/ change I’ve observed (not going to brag about how we’re efficient in doing road works in 2 weeks before hornbill and the recolouring of already existing structure) Also, for someone who didn’t know 100 crores were sanctioned for what I’ve watched in all my social media accounts these past few days, I’m sorry but its not speaking up for itself. But yes definitely half of it must have gone to all the international guest and invitees and ofc 300 rs for the dancers (promoting our culture after all)

[@ajjaW]

If they want to promote culture, identity and our state, why the need to bring international questionable looking bands, powdered Korean singers?? We have good enough talented artist in our state. Promote them. Invest on them.

[@footballmania215]

People who loves drinking alcohol, will drink whatsoever!! And people engaging in sexual acts will engage whatsoever!!

[@MayangImchen-ei2fs]

Festival s good bt I nvr heard govt giving green signal to sell alcohol.it s a traditional festival so local alcohol s ok.

[@atsanaga.documentary354]

We nagas are worshipping a bird (hornbill) never expect to bless our state from idols.

[@RoKuSa007]

Uķŕaine Rušşia are also same scare crow worshipper like you but they are in worst conditions possible 😅 You expect he will bless you 😅

[@WILLIE025]

Like the foreigners said in the interview " this festival is only for VIP" lol this nagas midset come to our kukiland in kut festival we will show you nagas how to maintain decorum.

[@soyhunlosemy6859]

Talk about the price of things. If only to sell to the foreigners it's ok but most are locals so why so high?

[@mishmiensis6363]

Well on regards this I would like to point out my personal opinion actually I belong from Arunachal Pradesh and I am also a Christian believing person and I am really pride to see this grant Hornbill festival of Nagaland which shows us the example of unity in diversity and culturally rich people as I witnessing moreover I witness Naca people are peace loving natue and extra ordinary people among our North Eastern People.

[@makmath1738]

1crore might have been collected from entry fee..

[@absalomchao4288]

Our Naga are not for sale, We value our identity. Her/His personality depends on their interest... But not Naga. Ur interest is not everyone interest....

[@gameplaying.9645]

Bro Ao waist coat you looking good ✨😍👌🏻

[@imlijamir7491]

👍🏻👍🏻 Agreed. Though not so well acquainted with the distinct tribal waist coats in Nagaland.

[@PukhaMeya]

Sir you are wearing a modern modified coat😅😅😅

[@koningbormichael1126]

We nagas are very smart and clever to create something organize like nagaland for christ, hornbill festival, etc but as a christain we dont know how to glorified God in every work and please Him. The bible says whatever you do do it for the glory of God so when we do something and if we dont do for the glory of God it is sin, and satan take an advantage of it thats how we fall into sins in whatever we do. Even in the festival of hornbill many fall and you know the ungodly people came and enjoyed the festival even we shouldnt be yoke together with them if they dont except jesus christ as their personal savior brethren its time to wake up becaous the work of darkness is approching to kill and destroy let us lay aside all the love of money the love of the world or the things in the world.Amen🙏

[@RoKuSa007]

😅😂

[@HM-io1mk]

It's just his perspective nothing more than that