Question 1663

Which pair of Festivals - states are correct? I. Losoong- Assam II. Hornbill - Nagaland

Answer

II only

Why?

The correct answer is I I only. Key Points The Losoong Festival is one of the most prominent events in Sikkim , a state in North East India. The Sikkimese New Year begins with Losoong, which is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and zeal throughout the province. The event takes place at the end of the harvesting season, providing much-needed joy and excitement for all of the farmers who have worked hard all year. Losoong festival was formerly restricted to the Bhutia people ; however, it gradually extended to the Lepchas, and it is today celebrated by other minor tribes from Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Nepal. Cham dances performed by the Buddhist Monks are this festival’s main attraction. Hornbill festival is a famous festival celebrated in Nagaland. Hornbill Festival is held at Naga village. It is held every year from 1 st December to 10 th December, The festival is named after the hornbill bird. All tribes of Nagaland state are taking part in this festival. It is also called the " festival of festivals". Hornbill Festival was celebrated for the first time in 2000. Additional Information Northeast State and Important Festival SN Northeast state Festival 1 Manipur Sangai Festival Lai Haraoba, Shirui Lily 2 Tripura Kharchi Festival 3 Mizoram Chapcharkut, Mim Kut, 4 Nagaland , Hornbill Festival , Tokhu Emong Festival 5 Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Festival, Pakka Pakka Hornbill, Losar Festival 6 Meghalaya Nongkarm Dance, Khasi Dance Festival 7 Sikkim Loosong , Pang Lhobsal