The ongoing Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama has recorded a total footfall of 1,38,590 visitors during the first seven days, according to data shared by the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Nagaland. The festival, now in its 26th edition, began on December 1 and will continue till December 10. It remains one of the most visited cultural events in the Northeast and attracts people from across India and abroad every year.
Officials said that the festival opened with a visitor count of 22,508 on December 1. On the following day, the number of people entering the venue stood at 18,010. In the next few days, the crowd size continued to remain steady and increased again as the week progressed. The highest single-day attendance was recorded on December 7, when 24,923 visitors were present at the heritage village.
Figures released by the Tourism Department show that 15,324 people visited on December 3 and 15,753 on December 4. On December 5, the festival drew 19,286 visitors, while December 6 saw 22,786 people making their way to the venue. Officials added that the steady rise in numbers reflects the strong public interest in the annual event. 
Along with local visitors, a considerable number of domestic tourists from different states have arrived in Nagaland to take part in the festival. There has also been a visible presence of foreign tourists. On the opening day, 363 foreign visitors attended the festival, while domestic visitors continued to stay above 3,500 on almost all days. Local residents have formed the largest group of attendees, which is seen as a positive indication of community involvement in the event.
