As part of the 24th Edition of Hornbill Festival 2023, a Horn Blowing competition called "Thütsükhü Kümütsü" was organized by Tribal Vision, and sponsored by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports under the support of the Tourism Department at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 6th December 2023. 

The competition witnessed the participation from 16 tribes. Participants from Angami Tribe, Chang Tribe and Chakhesang Tribe bagged the first, second and third position. The winners were given a sum of Rs.10,000/-, Rs.5000/- and Rs.3000/- respectively along with certificates. The prizes were given away by Surhuveyi Tetseo.

Blowing of horn which is known as Thütsükhü Kümütsü, is derived from the Chakhesang dialect. The horn is a sound device that is usually made of or shaped like an animal horn, arranged to blow from a hole in the pointed end of it. This rudimentary device used to have variety of functions in the Naga society, however, its common usage is usually during the celebrations and signal alertness in times of impending danger. 

This competition is held to revive this dying practice and create an awareness amongst the present generation.

(Mamang, IA & Phyochanbemo, IA)