Myanmar delegation visits Nagaland

A 12-member delegation from Myanmar arrived here today to attend the Hornbill Festival, an annual tourism promotional event showcasing the rich cultural tradition of Nagaland.
On arrival, the delegation, led by Chief Ministers of Kachin State La John Ngan Hsai and Sagain Region U Thar Aye, was received by Minister for Forest Dr Niekiesalie Nicky Kire, Commissioner and Secretary YRS Menukhol John and other state officials.
During their three-day visit to the state, they will be attending the opening ceremony of Hornbill Festival tomorrow along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On December 2, they will be the "honoured guests" of the festival at Kisama and the co-chief guests of Kigwema village gate pulling ceremony.

The delegation will also attend the Handshake concert at Raj Bhavan the same evening, official sources said.