Summary:
- The article discusses the cultural significance and conservation challenges surrounding the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, India.
- It highlights the importance of the Hornbill, a unique bird species, in the traditional practices and beliefs of the Naga people, and how the annual festival celebrates this cultural heritage.
- However, the article also raises concerns about the impact of the festival on the Hornbill population, as the hunting and trade of these birds have been a long-standing tradition, and the article explores the efforts to balance cultural preservation with environmental conservation.