Shillong, Aug 14: Joltangni manderangkon a•dok sorkari, gadangni kri ‘Tourist Assistant’ ba Tourist-rangko dakchakgipani kamna seokgen ine Budbar salo, Meghalaya a•dokni Chief Minister Conrad...
The three-day Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival held at Madan Kurkalang, Bhoirymbong at Umroi has marked a significant success compared to previous years, drawing almost 65-70% of visitors from outside Meghalaya.
The conclusion of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival on a Sunday has sparked a significant debate with certain pressure groups are urging the government to reschedule the event from its originally planned date of November 19, as this falls on a Sunday to another date.
Announcing this on Monday, Tourism minister Paul Lyngdoh said, "A sleuth of events are coming up in order to further enhance the image of Meghalaya as the ultimate tourist destination of the country."
