Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

India International Cherry Blossom Festival begins in Shillong

First Published: 14th November, 2018 18:03 IST

The India International Cherry Blossom Festival began in Shillong today. The festival which is organised every year is dedicated to peace, prosperity and tranquility. Apart from the scenic sight of

The India International Cherry Blossom Festival began in Shillong today. The festival which is organised every year is dedicated to peace, prosperity and tranquility.

Apart from the scenic sight of glowing cherry blossom, visitors to the fest can enjoy fashion shows, rock concerts, beauty pageants and can also participate in amateur golf tournament.

While, the Polo Grounds in Shillong is the main venue of the festival, visitors can also enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms and fine dining at the picturesque Wards Lake.

The Autumn Cherry Blossom Festival is organized by the Meghalaya government in association with the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Child marriage is rampant in Meghalaya: Minister Paul Lyngdoh

The programme was organised by Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

29th February 2024
Banner
Meghalaya: SSLC, HSSLC exams to begin from March 1 and 4 respectively

Speaking about the arrangements, Rakkam A Sangma informed that there will be police officials, flying squad and supervising officers to ensure smooth conduct of examination.

29th February 2024
Banner
Meghalaya schools to have ‘bag-less’ days soon, school calendar 2025 to be notified this year

Therefore, the government has given a suggestive list of 10 themes for 'bagless days.'

27th February 2024
Banner
Meghalaya CM urges content creators to fact-check before uploading content

Sangma feels that doing so will go a long way in dealing with the menace of spreading fake news as well as information which is misleading in nature.

27th February 2024
Banner
Devastating fire gutted century-old Shillong Bar Association building in Meghalaya

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has termed the incident unfortunate

25th February 2024