Shillong, Oct 31: Amidst the ongoing debate over the conclusion of the famed Cherry Blossom Festival on a Sunday, the Synjuk of Rangbah Shnong (conglomeration of Headmen) of Ri Bhoi has clarified that they have no objections or any intention to oppose the government’s decision to conclude the Festival on a Sunday.

The general secretary of the Synjuk, PB Sylliang, on Tuesday said they have no objections to the chosen date for concluding the Cherry Blossom Festival. He further explained that the Dorbar Shnong of Lumdaitkhla has also granted their permission for the event. However, the Synjuk advised, considering previous years’ schedules, to avoid hosting the Festival on a Sunday, in order to respect the sentiments of various religious communities in the state.

A delegation from the Synjuk of Rangbah Shnong met with Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday at his official chamber to discuss the matter and convey their opinion in favour of maintaining the scheduled date for the Cherry Blossom festival.

Despite this, the Meghalaya government has already decided to instruct the organizers to commence the event in the evening on November 19, 2023 (Sunday), the concluding day of the event.

The Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 is slated to be held from November 17 to 19 at Lumdaitkhla, Bhoirymbong, Ri Bhoi District. However, the choice of concluding the festival on a Sunday has sparked opposition from certain pressure groups, who argue that Sunday holds significant religious importance for the Christian majority in the state of Meghalaya.

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