shirui lily festival

Assures Development, Water Supply For Ukhrul Villages

Manipur's Tourism Department is set to host the 5th State-Level shirui lily festival from May 20th to 24th, marking the 75th anniversary of its state flower. The festival, held across multiple locations in Ukhrul, aims to raise awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily.

The 5th State-Level shirui lily festival is set to commence today, May 20, 2025, at Ukhrul, Manipur, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the state's iconic Shirui Lily. The festival will feature cultural performances, adventure activities, cooking competitions, and music concerts. The four-day event will conclude on May 24 with a closing ceremony.

Manipur's Ukhrul district recently hosted the 5th State-Level shirui lily festival, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic flower's discovery. The five-day event, organized by the Department of Tourism, showcased Manipur's rich culture, adventure tourism potential, and commitment to ecological awareness.

The second day of the shirui lily festival in Ukhrul showcased Manipur's cultural diversity through literary discussions, culinary competitions, and traditional performances. A memorial dedicated to the Shirui Lily was unveiled alongside gospel music. Adventure sports, film screenings, and live music entertained visitors, highlighting local talent and celebrating the region's heritage.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has invited a delegation from Nagaland to participate in the annual shirui lily festival at Shirui village in Ukhrul district from May 16 to 20.

The third day of the shirui lily festival in Manipur showcased a diverse range of activities, from intellectual discussions and culinary competitions to adventurous sports and musical performances. The festival, celebrating the state flower's 75th anniversary, emphasized cultural preservation and ecological awareness.

Renowned rock bands Nazareth and Extreme will belt out their greatest hits at the picturesque Shirui mountain ranges in Ukhurl district during the "3rd State Level 'Shirui Festival 2019' from October 16 to 19.

Inaugurating the five-day Shirui Festival at Tangkhul Naga dominated Ukhrul district on Tuesday, chief minister Nonthombam Biren Singh, announced a Rs 5-crore development package for Shirui.

The village of Shirui in Manipur, India, has decided to ban the killing and hunting of animals and birds for three years. This is the first time such a ban has been implemented in Manipur, and it includes a prohibition on the use of airguns and firearms. The village, known for its state flower Shirui lily, wants to promote conservation and protect biodiversity in the area. The ban is timely as migratory birds, including the Amur falcon, have recently arrived in large numbers.

British progressive metal band Monuments will rock a capacity crowd at Bakshi ground in the hill town of Ukhrul on Saturday, the last day of the “ShiRock 2022” competition at the Ukhrul district headquarters.

A 48-hour bandh, called by COCOMI, disrupted life in Manipur's Imphal Valley, protesting the removal of the state's name from a government bus. Businesses and transport were halted, with bandh supporters enforcing closures and staging rallies.

The Land of Jewels descended on the City of Joy on Saturday evening when a slice of Manipur was unveiled in Kolkata. The Manipur state tourism department chose Kolkata — the gateway to the North eastern states — as the city for its curtain raiser event to the upcoming Sangai festival.

The Land of Jewels descended on the City of Joy on Saturday evening when a slice of Manipur was unveiled in Kolkata.

Amidst ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, a Kuki group has cautioned Meiteis against entering Kuki-dominated areas during the upcoming Shirui festival in Ukhrul district. This warning raises concerns about potential disruptions to the festival, which attracts visitors from across the state.

Protesters in Imphal locked down two central government offices following an incident where a state transport bus was forced to conceal the word "Manipur." This action escalated tensions, leading to demands for an apology from the governor, fueled by concerns over the state's identity.

Security forces in Imphal West halted a student and women-led rally heading to Raj Bhavan, protesting the concealment of 'Manipur' on a government bus. Tear gas was deployed to disperse the demonstrators who then formed a human chain. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, upon arrival, was escorted to Kangla Fort by helicopter due to the ongoing protests demanding an apology.