Shirui Lily abode
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19 2017:
Braving the damp and unpredictable
weather, trekkers and visitors in thousands continue to climb
Shirui Kashong, the abode of the State flower " Shirui Lily".
After Chief Minister N Biren Singh opened the festival
at Vangayan, Shirui village on May 16, thousands climb
Shirui Kashong on a daily basis to see Shirui Lily blossoming
in all its glory in isolation.
Speaking to The Sangai Express many of the visitors
said that attending the fstival would be incomplete without
trekking Shirui Kashong to get a view of the famous Shirui
Lily.
Apart from this, many of the visitors found much excitement
and a sense of adventure in trekking at the high altitude
mountain.
The 5 days celebration is also a vibrant display of
participation from all the communities of the hills and the
valley.
TNL Ground has also become the main venue to showcase
the rich Tangkhul traditional games like Kazak Kakap,
wooden bike race and for those with a good appetite pork
eating event.
In the evening, it is time for vocals from actors and other
prominent singers, qawalis from Muslim community, skits
and dramas.
Ukhrul folks on the other hand have complained over the
lighting system at TNL ground as well as the erratic power
supply.
On the other hand the SHIROCK show has added colour
and flavour to the night at Bakshi ground.
Significantly Tangkhul Youth council (TMNL) has designated
a separate area as smoking zone at the site for
smokers.