Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival
shillong cherry blossom festival annual cultural event held shillong capital city meghalaya india celebrated primarily november festival coincides blooming cherry blossom drawing comparison similar festival japan region known phenomenon festival featured headliner lineup like akon lucas rhab jasleen royal kanika kapoor boney great society jonas blue neyo many festival typically span – day day featuring diverse range event including music festival gained significant attention international major lineup addition music performance festival offer fashion show cultural performance food stall exhibition art year evolved vibrant platform showcase local international talent promoting artistic cultural exchange event seen attendee per event shillong cherry blossom festival first organized initiative government meghalaya promote tourism region led forest environment minister prestone tynsong support institute bioresources sustainable development ibsd festival expanded size attendance year gaining attention medium floral display wide variety cultural event attracts visitor different part india well international tourist festival cancelled due violence killing west karbi anglong district assam close border meghalaya chief minister conrad k sangma announced official partnership japan shillong cherry blossom festival japanese ambassador visited state partnership introduced japan zone festival showcasing country diverse rich culture festival held first international event thailand september featuring artist lucas violette wautier atlas jimmy brown event award wow award asia concert year festival year announced event held november th day