IT News
Imphal, May 25:
The 4th Edition of State-Level Shirui Lily Festival 2022 begins today in the Ukhrul district of Manipur. This annual festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur not only aim to create and raise awareness of the Shirui Lily flower which is also the State Flower of Manipur but also to bridge the essence of brotherhood among the diverse people of the country.
The four-day long festival was inaugurated by the Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at Shirui Village Ground in Ukhrul district.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister N. Biren Singh appreciated the Tangkhul community for making the Shirui festival a grand success. The Chief Minister thanks those ancestors who had made Shirui Lilly as the state flowers.
“The Shirui Lily festival not only raise awareness for the Shirui flowers but it showcase the culture, traditions and beauty of the Tangkhul community”, N. Biren said and added that the festival will give a platform to showcase the rare art of Nungbi Potteries, and also will give an opportunities to preserve and protect the Tangkhul Hui (Dog) and Mithun.
Different events including traditional dances, songs and music, trekking, beauty contests, indigenous games and sports will be organised during this festival. The festival is held around April and May as it is the blooming season of Shirui Lily. The flower is found in Ukhrul district of Manipur only and cannot be replanted anywhere in the world.
This year, some International rock bands will perform at the festival. Every year, tourists both domestic and international attend the function.
However, the festival could not be organised in the last two years due to the Corona virus pandemic. The roads connecting to the festival sites have been upgraded and one fooding and lodging facility has also been developed in the area.
