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Held in a tiny and remote north eastern state of Nagaland, the festival named after a bird, is one of the largest celebrations of the indigenous warrior tribes of the region. It features traditional arts, dances, folk songs, and games and music concerts in the evenings. The highlights of the festival include the traditional Naga Morungs, exhibition and sale of arts and crafts, food stalls, herbal medicine stalls and flower shows. The celebration is garnished with a cultural medley of traditional songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contests, traditional archery Naga wrestling, indigenous games, and even motor rally. All this takes place amidst immaculate replicas of tribal hutments, complete with wood carvings and hollow log drum instruments, beating in haunting symphony. In the evenings, the main attraction is the Hornbill National rock concert where bands from all over the country come to compete. This is followed by a night market in town. The festival is conceived by the Government of Nagaland.