Archive · 25 May 2025
Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival Celebrates Culture and Conservation
The Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur, India, celebrated its 5th year.
It's a five-day event focused on the rare Shirui Lily flower, which only grows in that area.
The festival included cultural events like dances and games, plus a beauty pageant.
There were also music concerts, adventure sports, and food stalls.
The festival aimed to celebrate local culture, promote tourism, and highlight the importance of protecting the environment, especially the endangered Shirui Lily, discovered 75 years ago.
The closing ceremony had performances by local and national artists.
The 5th Shirui Lily Festival took place in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
The festival, organized by the Department of Tourism, Manipur, ran from May 20 to 24.
It celebrated the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the endangered Shirui Lily.
Events included cultural performances, music, adventure sports, and a culinary contest.
The festival aimed to boost eco-tourism and support local communities.
- Who
- Organized by the Department of Tourism, Manipur, with thousands of visitors
- What
- 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival
- When
- May 20-24
- Where
- Ukhrul district, Manipur
- Why
- To celebrate culture, promote eco-tourism, and raise awareness for conservation of the Shirui Lily
- Location
- Ukhrul District, Manipur
- Dates
- May 20-24
- Edition
- 5th Annual
- Featured Flower
- Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae)
- Organizer
- Department of Tourism, Manipur
- Commemoration
- 75th Anniversary of Shirui Lily Discovery