Shillong dons a different colour just before the advent of winter. And not only Shilongites but the rest of the country, too, gathers in the city to admire this change. At this time of the year, Shillong welcomes tourists to witness the cherry blossom that adorns the entire city. These trees lie among the busy streets and small allies and stand tall and pretty even amid the mundane things. Here’s what is currently going on in Shillong.
The Famous Cherry Blossom Festival In Shillong
The city of Shillong is also gearing up for the Cherry Blossom Festival, which will be held next week. The dates of the festival are 23-26 November 2022. Netizens have been flooding the Internet with photographs of the cherry blossom trees that are in full bloom in the city. And here are a few glimpses of the city here.
‘Tis the season of cherry blossoms! Shillong is currently covered with the soft pink splendour of these magical flowers. When are you visiting to experience this mesemerising phenomenon? #AmritMahotsav #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #IncredibleIndia #ashtalakshmi #NorthEast pic.twitter.com/HpoftYJZ9y
— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) November 18, 2022
Cherry blossoms and autumn. #Shillong #home #walks pic.twitter.com/CmxhGYbvJ9
— Amrita Das (@Amrita_Dass) November 16, 2022
As November arrives, the hill city of Shillong in Meghalaya decks up in a pink spirit.
VC: barsha_87 (Instagram)@meghtourism #DekhoApnaDesh
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— Incredible!ndia (@incredibleindia) November 17, 2022
The notion is called wabi-sabi life, like the cherry blossom, it is beautiful because of its impermanence, not in spite of it, more exquisite for the inevitability of loss.” – Peggy Orenstein#cherryblossom #Meghalaya #Shillong#MissingHome #IMOW pic.twitter.com/IM5KNynuKl
— Szarita Laitphlang,ज़रिता लैतफलांग,জারিতা লাইতফ্লাং (@szarita) November 14, 2022
Other Events That The City Is Gearing Up For
As part of the Cherry Blossom Festival, there are other events too, like the mega music fest and Shillong literary fest. The festival includes several activities where people from across the country will gather. Many events have been curated for the Literary Festival, from discussions and poetry to photography, art and books.
You can visit the place in very minimal prices, explore the lake & views and more.
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