{"id":9010,"date":"2026-02-27T11:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=9010"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:36:05","slug":"north-east-spring-festival-2026-nagaland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/north-east-spring-festival-2026-nagaland\/","title":{"rendered":"North East Spring Festival 2026: Exciting 3-Day Event Begins at NEZCC Complex, Dimapur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Northeast Spring Festival 2026 will take place from February 26 to 28 at the NEZCC Complex in Dimapur, Nagaland. Organised by the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) in collaboration with the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, this event celebrates the vibrant cultures of Northeast India. It will feature over 130 performers representing all eight Northeastern states, showcasing traditional music, dance, and folk art. Alongside these cultural performances, youth-oriented acts such as Blue Temptation, Coronation Choir, 6 Strings, and Bhramos will entertain attendees. The festival also runs alongside the Madhya Dakshini Festival 2026, which highlights cultures from central and southern India. After Dimapur, the festival will extend to Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, furthering cultural exchange and fostering national unity through diverse performances. This exciting initiative aims to strengthen regional and national cultural ties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Significance of North East Spring Festival 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Celebrates cultural diversity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The festival brings together the traditional music, dance, and art of all eight Northeastern states, preserving and promoting their unique heritage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Showcases talent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Over 130 folk artists from across Northeast India will perform, providing a platform for regional performers to gain national exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Youth engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> With contemporary performances from popular bands and choirs like Blue Temptation, 6 Strings, and Bhramos, the festival attracts younger audiences while highlighting traditional forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cultural exchange:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Alongside the Madhya Dakshini Festival 2026, which represents central and southern Indian cultures, it fosters greater interaction and cultural exchange between regions of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>National integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The event strengthens the ties between diverse regions, promoting unity and understanding through shared cultural expressions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Social cohesion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> By showcasing the art forms of various ethnic and tribal communities, the festival creates opportunities for mutual respect and social harmony.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Promotes tourism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The festival highlights the rich culture of Nagaland and the Northeast, making it an important cultural tourism event in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Expanding outreach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Following Dimapur, the festival will travel to Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, encouraging broader regional participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQs on North East Spring Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC (Civil Services)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2018Hornbill Festival\u2019 is associated with which state?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Assam (B) Nagaland (C) Manipur (D) Meghalaya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Nagaland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following festivals is celebrated by the Bodos of Assam?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Maghi (B) Bwisagu (C) Baisagu (D) Bohag Bihu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Bwisagu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u2018Sangai Festival\u2019 is an annual cultural festival of which northeastern state?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Manipur (B) Nagaland (C) Assam (D) Mizoram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Manipur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB Group-D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival is called the \u2018Festival of Harvest\u2019 in Assam?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Baisagu (B) Maghi (C) Makar Sankranti (D) Bihu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Baisagu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IBPS PO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival marks the beginning of the harvest season in Assam?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Baisagu (B) Makar Sankranti (C) Bihu (D) Maghi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Bihu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The &#8216;Moatsu Festival\u2019 is celebrated in which state of Northeast India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Meghalaya (B) Nagaland (C) Assam (D) Tripura<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Nagaland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CPO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival is celebrated in Manipur, dedicated to the harvest?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Yaoshang Festival (B) Moatsu (C) Baisagu (D) Hornbill<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Yaoshang Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC (IAS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the primary significance of the Moatsu Festival in Nagaland?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Welcoming Spring (B) Celebrating Good Harvest (C) Tribal Rituals (D) Religious Offering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Celebrating Good Harvest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The festival of <\/span><b>Wangala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is associated with which community in Meghalaya?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Khasi (B) Garo (C) Jaintia (D) Mikir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Garo Tribe<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB Group-D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival is known as the &#8216;Festival of a Hundred Drums&#8217;?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Hornbill (B) Wangala (C) Baisagu (D) Bihu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Wangala Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IBPS Clerk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2018Hornbill Festival\u2019 of Nagaland is famous for which type of performances?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Dance and Drama (B) Folk Music (C) Cultural Dance and Music (D) Traditional Rituals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Cultural Dance and Music<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB JE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival marks the end of the winter season in Nagaland?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Sekrenyi (B) Moatsu (C) Hornbill (D) Makar Sankranti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Sekrenyi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB Group-D<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which festival is associated with the Gorkhas in Assam?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Baisagu (B) Karam (C) Bohag Bihu (D) Maghi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Bohag Bihu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC (Prelims)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is a major festival of the Zeliang tribe in Nagaland?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Moatsu (B) Sekrenyi (C) Hornbill (D) Yaoshang<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Sekrenyi Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2018Mochang\u2019 festival is celebrated by which tribe in Nagaland?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Zeliang Tribe (B) Ao Tribe (C) Konyak Tribe (D) Lotha Tribe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Zeliang Tribe<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC MTS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of these festivals is celebrated primarily by the Ao tribe?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Hornbill (B) Moatsu Festival (C) Sekrenyi (D) Baisagu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Moatsu Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC (CSAT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The &#8216;Sangai Festival\u2019 is celebrated in which state of Northeast India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Manipur (B) Nagaland (C) Mizoram (D) Tripura<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Manipur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The &#8216;Maghi&#8217; festival is primarily celebrated in which region of India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Assam (B) Haryana (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Assam (Bohag Bihu)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CHSL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of these festivals is celebrated primarily by the Karbi tribe?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Karbi Youth Festival (B) Moatsu (C) Hornbill (D) Sangai Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Karbi Youth Festival<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/north-east-spring-festival-2026-nagaland\">Union Cabinet Approves Renaming of Kerala to Keralam<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion (North East Spring Festival 2026)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Northeast Spring Festival 2026 marks a vibrant celebration of Northeast India&#8217;s rich cultural heritage. By bringing together diverse folk performances and promoting cultural exchange, the festival strengthens national unity, fosters regional pride, and encourages youth participation, making it a significant event in India&#8217;s cultural calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northeast Spring Festival 2026 will take place from February 26 to 28 at the NEZCC Complex in Dimapur, Nagaland. Organised by the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) in collaboration with the South-Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, this event celebrates the vibrant cultures of Northeast India. 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