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World War II Jeep Rally, Nagaland

World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
01/06
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A Naga kid gestures with a replica of an assault rifle inside a vintage jeep during the World War II rally at Kisama
World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
02/06
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A Naga kid gestures with a replica of an assault rifle inside a vintage jeep during the World War II rally at Kisama
World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
03/06
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A vintage World War II jeep seen during the World War II rally at Kisama
World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
04/06
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Participants of the World War II Jeep rally rest in front of their vintage Jeep after arriving at Kisama
World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
05/06
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Participants of the World War II Jeep rally rest in front of their vintage Jeep after arriving at Kisama
World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
06/06
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, left, with Meghalaya Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma congratulates the World War II Jeep rally participants (unseen) after arriving at Kisama
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland
  • World War II Jeep Rally Nagaland

Participants of the World War II jeep rally arrive in Kisama, the Naga heritage village on the outskirts of Kohima, the capital city of India's north eastern state of Nagaland. Kisama, India. 07/12/2010

The last day of the Hornbill Festival was marked by the World War II Jeep rally which started from Dimapur and ended at the World War II museum in Kisama, the Naga heritage village. 15 vintage world war jeeps participated in the rally. Kohima is the famous battle ground of World War II between British and Japanese troops.

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