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Shirui Lily Fest : Colourful events mark second day
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, May 26 2022:
Vibrant and colourful events along with traditional games marked the second day of the Shirui Lily Festival as many visitors thronged Heritage Centre Vangayan Shirui village, Ukhrul to spend the day.
Animal Husbandry & Transport Minister Khashim Vashum who attended the celebration lauded the State Government for their endeavour to popularise the Shirui Lily Festival by organising numerous exciting events in three different venues.
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He also thanked the Chief Minister for upgrading the festival to a State level and also for sending his Council of Ministers and MLAs to fulfil the expectations of the people.
Vashum also lauded the district administration and the Police Department for their services to maintain law and order and conduct the festival peacefully.
Padma Shri awardee Guru Rewben Mashangva, renowned Tangkhul musicians Thangmeiso Shinglai, Kingsword, Yarshim Wungsek enthralled the crowd with their numbers while pork eating competition, tug of war, cultural items, folk song, skill shows delighted foodies and other spectators.
Speaking to this correspondent, Soso who set up a food stall at the main venue said that her sales are not meeting expectations this year.
MLA Ram Muivah attended the festival as chief guest at Heritage Centre while TNL president David K Shimray, MLA SS Olish, Tangkhul CSO leaders ( TNWL, RKL, Zonal) shared the dais as guests of honour and special invitees.
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