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Cherry Blossom Festival 2021 celebrated in Meghalaya

The three-day Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2021 was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, and Ambassador of Japan to India, Satoshi Suzuki. It was celebrated from November 25 to 27. The festival was held in two venues, Ward’s Lake and Polo Grounds in Meghalaya. The annual festival coincides with the actual blooming of the cherry blossom flowers. It is also known as the Prunus Cerasoides, these flowers underline the Himalayas and cover the east and west Khasi hills.

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Some Popular Festivals of Meghalaya:

  • Nongkrem Dance Festival
  • Wangala Festival
  • Ahaia
  • Behdeinkhlam Festival
  • Shad Sukra

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